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 £35 - £95 and takes 23h 2m.

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 5h 5m and costs £95 - £240.

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 Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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 Frankfurt which takes 11h 45m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt, which costs £170 - £550 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 6:20 PM in Mainz and 5:20 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 Bruxelles Midi 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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
5h 5m
£96–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
23h 2m
£35–91
Train via Frankfurt
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
11h 45m
£172–550
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
22h 5m
£78–255
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 57m
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
5h 48m
£93–296
Fly Frankfurt to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane FRA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 14m
£101–305
Bus to Hahn, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HHN - EDI
8h 21m
£70–207
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
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 36m
£164–461
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
£205–309

Mainz to Edinburgh by train

56Weekly Trains

11h 45mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 45m.

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