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How to Travel from

Cologne to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Aachen Main Train Station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$39.44

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$19.08

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$50.89
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,208.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$1,017.81
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$826.97

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$954.19

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$52.16–$254.45
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$292.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$1,017.81
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$1,081.42

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$954.19
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$534.35

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$585.24

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$36.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$229.01–$330.79

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

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?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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