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Ten ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Leipzig

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Leipzig

Cheapest
16 h 18 min
Car
1626 km.
from $89
Other
16 h 18 min
Rideshare
1626 km.
from $21.21
7 h
Bus, Plane
1142 km.
from $153.53
15 h 56 min
1142 km.
from $497.72
32 h
1143 km.
from $317.22
8 h 9 min
Train, Plane
1142 km.
from $405.82
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1142 km.
from $225.27
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1142 km.
from $177.99
16 h 56 min
1140 km.
from $724.39
32 h 49 min
Train
1143 km.
from $479.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$949.33

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$886.04

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from London Victoria to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$21.52

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Email:
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Sheffield to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
23h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$58.23

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$48.10

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$94.93
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$51.90
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$120.25

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly and train which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leipzig?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leipzig is 1170 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 15h 56m and costs $380.43 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leipzig bus from?

Edinburgh to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leipzig train from?

Edinburgh to Leipzig train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs $380.43 - $652.17 and takes 15h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $163.04 - $293.48 and takes 32h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leipzig bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:09 in Edinburgh and 13:09 in Leipzig.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leipzig train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leipzig train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Leipzig. Prices start at $45.29 per night.
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