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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Vienna to Edinburgh?

The distance between Vienna and Edinburgh is 1024 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 18h 46m and costs £390 - £850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Vienna to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Edinburgh bus from?

Vienna to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Edinburgh train from?

Vienna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Vienna to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs £390 - £850 and takes 18h 46m, you could also bus, which costs £120 - £340 and takes 32h 16m.

Where does the Vienna to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Vienna to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Vienna. It is currently 5:40 PM in Vienna and 4:40 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Vienna to Edinburgh train arrive?

Vienna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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

Book your Vienna to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Vienna to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2863+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Vienna to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, 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 Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane VIE - EDI
5h 34m
£63–181
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
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
18h 46m
£395–830
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
32h 16m
£128–340
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain 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
22h 52m
£275–481
Fly Vienna International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane VIE - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 50m
£69–286
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BTS - EDI
6h 45m
£67–160
Fly Vienna International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Newcastle (NCL)plane VIE - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h
£80–285
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
25h 45m
£341–696
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Vienna to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
20h 20m
£401–542
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Vienna to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
21h 21m
£300–465

Vienna to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 1,018.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 46m.

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