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 €70 - €140 and takes 23h 15m.

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 49m and costs €95 - €250.

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 and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

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 26m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 49m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €170 - €650 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 23h 15m.

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 8:20 AM in Scotland and 9:20 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?

Book your Scotland to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

Scotland to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
4h 49m
€96–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
23h 15m
€70–133
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 26m
€170–652
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
19h 3m
€219–315
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ABZ - DUS
6h 46m
€109–264
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 Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
11h 39m
€170–612
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
23h 27m
€103–234
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 19m

Scotland to Essen by train and foot

56Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 26m.

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