How to Travel from
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Edinburgh
Composite routes from Cologne to Edinburgh
Cheapest
12 h 42 min
Car
1169 km.
from $64
Fastest
1 h 50 min
Plane
Other
5 h 7 min
Train, Plane
871 km.
from $181.97
18 h 59 min
872 km.
from $129.15
9 h 33 min
870 km.
from $546.88
5 h 38 min
Train, Plane
871 km.
from $278.42
7 h 15 min
Train, Plane
871 km.
from $177.66
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn sharp left onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 84 м
84 м
Turn right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 108 м
1 km 108 м
Keep right onto Neumarkt
Neumarkt, 471 м
471 м
Continue onto Rudolfplatz
Rudolfplatz, 3 km 126 м
3 km 126 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 3 km 135 м
3 km 135 м
Turn left and take A 1, A 4 toward Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen
Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen, A 1, A 4, 1 km 79 м
1 km 79 м
Keep right
93 м
93 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Aachen
Aachen, A 4, 53 km 543 м
53 km 543 м
Keep right onto A 4 and drive toward Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Heerlen, Aachen
Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Heerlen, Aachen, 12 km 683 м
12 km 683 м
Keep right onto A76 and take N281 toward Simpelveld, Kerkrade, Heerlen, Landgraaf
Simpelveld, Kerkrade, Heerlen, Landgraaf, N281, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Keep left onto A76 and take N281 toward Simpelveld, Parkstad 6700-7000
Simpelveld, Parkstad 6700-7000, N281, 20 km 649 м
20 km 649 м
Keep right onto A76
92 km 570 м
92 km 570 м
Keep right and take E40 toward Brussel
Brussel, E40, 12 km 46 м
12 km 46 м
Keep right toward E411, E40, E19
E411, E40, E19, 1 km 506 м
1 km 506 м
Keep right and take E40, E19 toward Gent, Antwerpen, Zaventem
Gent, Antwerpen, Zaventem, E40, E19, 17 km 631 м
17 km 631 м
Keep right and take E40, N9 toward Gent, Aalst, Brussel, Asse
Gent, Aalst, Brussel, Asse, E40, N9, 1 km 504 м
1 km 504 м
Keep left and drive toward Gent, Aalst, Brussel, Koekelberg
Gent, Aalst, Brussel, Koekelberg, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Keep left and drive toward Oostende, Gent
Oostende, Gent, 92 km 339 м
92 km 339 м
Keep left onto E40 and drive toward Calais, Veurne
Calais, Veurne, 98 km 34 м
98 km 34 м
Keep right and drive toward Tunnel sous la Manche, Terminal Tourisme
Tunnel sous la Manche, Terminal Tourisme, 268 м
268 м
Keep left and drive toward Tunnel sous la Manche, Terminal Tourisme
Tunnel sous la Manche, Terminal Tourisme, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Keep right
17 м
17 м
Keep left
100 м
100 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Keep right
6 м
6 м
Keep left
153 м
153 м
Keep right
20 м
20 м
Turn left
55 м
55 м
Keep left
38 м
38 м
Turn right
125 м
125 м
Keep left
239 м
239 м
Turn sharp left
10 м
10 м
Turn right
73 м
73 м
Keep left
376 м
376 м
Keep left
24 м
24 м
Keep left
10 м
10 м
Keep left
220 м
220 м
Turn left
355 м
355 м
Turn right
104 м
104 м
Keep left
15 м
15 м
Attention, take ferry (Le Shuttle)
Le Shuttle, 58 km 334 м
58 km 334 м
Leave ferry and turn slight right
1 km 51 м
1 km 51 м
Keep left
2 km 503 м
2 km 503 м
Keep right onto M20 and drive toward London, Ashford
London, Ashford, 272 м
272 м
Keep left onto M20 and drive toward London, Ashford
London, Ashford, 48 km 469 м
48 km 469 м
Keep left onto M20 and take A20 toward Maidstone, Chatham, Aylesford
Maidstone, Chatham, Aylesford, A20, 433 м
433 м
Keep left onto M20 and drive toward Maidstone, Chatham
Maidstone, Chatham, 347 м
347 м
Keep left onto Sandling Interchange and take M20 toward Ashford, Channel Tunnel, Dover
Sandling Interchange, Ashford, Channel Tunnel, Dover, M20, 439 м
439 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cobtree Roundabout
Cobtree Roundabout, 280 м
280 м
Keep left
4 km 602 м
4 km 602 м
Keep left
311 м
311 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lord Lees Roundabout
Lord Lees Roundabout, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taddington Roundabout
Taddington Roundabout, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Keep right onto M2
20 km 792 м
20 km 792 м
Keep left and take B255 toward Bean
Bean, B255, 397 м
397 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bean Lane
Bean Lane, 344 м
344 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bean Lane
Bean Lane, 333 м
333 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Watling Street
Watling Street, 1 km 187 м
1 km 187 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Watling Street
Watling Street, 1 km 533 м
1 km 533 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Princes Road
Princes Road, 1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
2 km 51 м
2 km 51 м
Keep left onto Canterbury Way
Canterbury Way, 5 km 619 м
5 km 619 м
Keep right onto M25 and take M25 toward (M11, M1), Stansted
(M11, M1), Stansted, M25, 25 km 440 м
25 km 440 м
Keep left and take M11 (S) toward London (NE & C)
London (NE & C), M11 (S), 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
Keep right and take M11 toward Stansted, Harlow, Cambridge
Stansted, Harlow, Cambridge, M11, 24 km 504 м
24 km 504 м
Keep right onto M11
22 km 872 м
22 km 872 м
Keep right onto M11
30 km 536 м
30 km 536 м
Keep left onto A14
1 km 574 м
1 km 574 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Southern Swavesey Roundabout
Southern Swavesey Roundabout, 374 м
374 м
Keep left onto A1307
14 km 511 м
14 km 511 м
Keep left onto A1307
1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
Turn sharp right onto Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Hinchingbrooke Park Road, 173 м
173 м
Turn right onto Views Common Link Road
Views Common Link Road, 497 м
497 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A1307
5 km 130 м
5 km 130 м
Keep right onto A1(M)
137 km 536 м
137 km 536 м
Keep right onto Doncaster By-Pass and drive toward The NORTH, Doncaster
Doncaster By-Pass, The NORTH, Doncaster, 37 km 187 м
37 km 187 м
Keep right onto A1(M)
56 km 237 м
56 km 237 м
Keep right onto A1(M) and take A1(M) toward The North, Scotch Corner
The North, Scotch Corner, A1(M), 40 km 904 м
40 km 904 м
Keep left and take B6275 toward Barton
Barton, B6275, 1 km 622 м
1 km 622 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hang Bank
Hang Bank, 8 km 100 м
8 km 100 м
Turn right onto B6275
174 м
174 м
Turn right onto B6275
78 м
78 м
Turn slight left onto B6275
8 km 631 м
8 km 631 м
Turn left onto A68
3 km 63 м
3 km 63 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Darlington Road
Darlington Road, 1 km 852 м
1 km 852 м
Turn left onto A68
96 м
96 м
Turn slight left onto A68
3 km 739 м
3 km 739 м
Turn left onto A68 and drive toward Corbridge
Corbridge, 9 km 53 м
9 km 53 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Harperley Roundabout
Harperley Roundabout, 32 km 276 м
32 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A68
2 km 369 м
2 km 369 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Styford Roundabout
Styford Roundabout, 4 km 996 м
4 km 996 м
Keep left and drive toward Corbridge, Jedburgh
Corbridge, Jedburgh, 1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Stagshaw Road Interchange
Stagshaw Road Interchange, 4 km 571 м
4 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A68
31 km 48 м
31 km 48 м
Keep left onto A68
46 km 226 м
46 km 226 м
Keep right onto A68
9 km 46 м
9 km 46 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ravenswood Roundabout
Ravenswood Roundabout, 5 km 845 м
5 km 845 м
Keep left
90 м
90 м
Keep right
96 м
96 м
Continue
8 м
8 м
Continue onto Lauder Road
Lauder Road, 114 м
114 м
Continue
102 м
102 м
Continue onto Lauder Road
Lauder Road, 10 km 499 м
10 km 499 м
Continue onto Market Place
Market Place, 6 km 391 м
6 km 391 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Carfraemill Roundabout
Carfraemill Roundabout, 25 km 204 м
25 km 204 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dalkeith Bypass
Dalkeith Bypass, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dalkeith Bypass
Dalkeith Bypass, 1 km 283 м
1 km 283 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Old Craighall Junction
Old Craighall Junction, 3 km 309 м
3 km 309 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Milton Link
Milton Link, 448 м
448 м
Keep left onto Milton Road
Milton Road, 4 km 583 м
4 km 583 м
Turn left onto London Road
London Road, 2 km 241 м
2 km 241 м
Turn left onto Picardy Place
Picardy Place, 210 м
210 м
Keep right onto Picardy Place
Picardy Place, 57 м
57 м
Keep left onto Picardy Place
Picardy Place, 48 м
48 м
Turn slight right onto Broughton Street
Broughton Street, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Albany Street
Albany Street, 1 km 80 м
1 km 80 м
Turn right onto India Street
India Street, 143 м
143 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
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Airlines
Found: 6
Train operators
Found: 12
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NS
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EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
EU
Eurotunnel
Website
NE
National Express
Website
ES
European Sleeper
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
FL
Flixtrain
Website
LN
LNER
Website
LU
Lumo
Website
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to train and bus and night bus which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 24h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Edinburgh?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Colindale Avenue, Brent Cross Shopping Centre and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Edinburgh?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
How far is it from Cologne to Edinburgh?
The distance between Cologne and Edinburgh is 906 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Edinburgh without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $250 - $597.83 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Edinburgh?
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Cologne to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Edinburgh bus from?
Cologne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Köln station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Edinburgh train from?
Cologne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Edinburgh?
The best way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $250 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $173.91 and takes 18h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 4h 45m.
Where does the Cologne to Edinburgh bus arrive?
Cologne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at London Colindale station.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:03 in Cologne and 11:03 in Edinburgh.
Where does the Cologne to Edinburgh train arrive?
Cologne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Edinburgh?
Book your Cologne to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Edinburgh?
There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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