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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Essen, Germany

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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Essen

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Essen

Cheapest
12 h 34 min
Car
1166 km.
from $64
Fastest
1 h 49 min
Plane
Other
12 h 34 min
Rideshare
1166 km.
from $15.21
24 h 59 min
Bus, Train
835 km.
from $116.84
10 h 52 min
836 km.
from $460.76
22 h 54 min
836 km.
from $265.04
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
835 km.
from $184.51
11 h 21 min
834 km.
from $615.16

Transport providers

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

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

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

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

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

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 Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13

Lufthansa

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

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

Eurowings

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

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
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

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
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$113.92

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
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 Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$50.63

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 Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

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 Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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 Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to night bus and bus and train which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 25h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Essen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Essen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Essen is 893 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 10h 52m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Essen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs $293.48 - $706.52 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $260.87 and takes 22h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 08:25 in Edinburgh and 09:25 in Essen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen train arrive?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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