What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Scotland to Essen?

The distance between Scotland and Essen is 893 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 23m and costs €280 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Scotland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Essen bus from?

Scotland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Essen train from?

Scotland to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Essen?

The best way to get from Scotland to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €280 - €650 and takes 11h 23m, you could also bus via Dortmund, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Scotland to Essen bus arrive?

Scotland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 1:01 AM in Scotland and 2:01 AM in Essen.

Where does the Scotland to Essen train arrive?

Scotland to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Essen?

Book your Scotland to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Essen.

Scotland to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Essen 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
4h 44m
€99–253
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€83–237
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 23m
€288–641
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
21h 32m
€142–338
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
12h 18m
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 28m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€156–361
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
11h 39m
€333–646
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
22h 35m
€86–152
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
13h 31m
€198–326

Scotland to Essen by train and foot

52Weekly Services

11h 23mAverage Duration

€288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Scotland and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 23m.

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