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Gelsenkirchen, Germany → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh

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FlixBus
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Sindbad
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 16m
Every 3 hours
$57.25–$82.70
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
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Scottish Citylink
Website
9h 25m
Once daily
$114.50–$165.39
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
Website
11h 25m
Once daily
$82.70–$101.78
+48 801 22 33 44
+48 801 22 33 44
Call Contact via email
KLM
Website
Brussels Airlines
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
British Airways
Website
Eurowings
Website
KLM
Website
3h 52m
Every day
$203.56–$1,208.65
Brussels Airlines
Website
4h 15m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$279.90–$954.19
easyJet
Website
1h 45m
Friday
$52.16–$254.45
Lufthansa
Website
4h 30m
Every day
$216.28–$1,017.81
British Airways
Website
4h 17m
Tuesday to Sunday
$178.12–$826.97
Eurowings
Website
1h 45m
Friday and Sunday
$108.14–$763.36
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Eurotunnel
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
European Sleeper
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
Website
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
Eurobahn
Website
NS
Website
1h 56m
4 times a day
$47.07–$114.50
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
1h 51m
5 times a day
$69.97–$152.67
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
23 min
3 times a week
$27.99–$33.08
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
36 min
Hourly
$12.72–$19.08
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Eurotunnel
Website
35 min
Hourly
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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East Midlands Railways
Website
2h 12m
Hourly
$76.34–$120.86
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
31 min
Once daily
$12.09–$17.81
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
3h 45m
Every 2 hours
$165.39–$508.90
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
Call Contact via email
European Sleeper
Website
5h 32m
Once a week
$19.08–$27.99
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
33 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
1h 8m
Twice daily
$8.27–$12.09
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
4h 22m
Hourly
$229.01–$330.79
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
Call Contact via email
Lumo
Website
4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
Call Contact via email
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
1h 23m
Hourly
$17.81–$26.72
069 450099650
069 450099650
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
33 min
Hourly
$12.72–$19.08
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Call Contact via email
Irish Ferries
Website
Irish Ferries
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.53–$53.43
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $315.22 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Edinburgh is 903 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 37m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 37m and costs $250 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 22h 13m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Gelsenkirchen. It is currently 05:06 in Gelsenkirchen and 04:06 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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