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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Cologne

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Cologne

Cheapest
12 h 39 min
Car
1178 km.
from $64
Fastest
1 h 50 min
Plane
Other
12 h 39 min
Rideshare
1178 km.
from $15.37
5 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
871 km.
from $181.79
18 h 36 min
872 km.
from $125.78
9 h 54 min
870 km.
from $580.37
5 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
871 km.
from $279.08
23 h 43 min
Bus, Train
871 km.
from $98.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$40.50

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Köln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,202.49
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$1,075.91

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$949.33

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$392.39

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:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
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
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$36.71

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

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
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

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

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 Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to bus and train which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 23h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne is 906 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $163.04 and takes 18h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $282.61 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cologne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 04:08 in Edinburgh and 05:08 in Cologne.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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