What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £80 - £250 and takes 21h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The distance between Mainz and Edinburgh is 668 miles.

How do I travel from Mainz to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 33m and costs £270 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mainz to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh bus from?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh train from?

Mainz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs £270 - £600 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 21h 46m.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 7:10 PM in Mainz and 6:10 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh train arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Mainz to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
4h 54m
£100–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
21h 46m
£83–246
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 33m
£272–573
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
13h 58m
£293–387
Fly Frankfurt to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FRA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 14m
£102–286
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
6h 47m
£105–294
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 1m
£280–571
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
3. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
26h 8m
£186–357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
14h 59m
£183–314

Mainz to Edinburgh by train

98Weekly Trains

11h 33mAverage Duration

£272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Lufthansa, KLM, and Brussels Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 33m.

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