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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Erfurt, Germany

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Eleven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Erfurt

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Erfurt

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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:
$51.90–$405.05
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$822.76

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$405.05

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$430.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$556.94
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$405.05
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$949.33

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$822.76

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$594.92

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
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$54.43

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
11h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$21.52

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

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:
$45.57–$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 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$55.69
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$69.62
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Eurotunnel

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
10h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
10h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$36.71

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
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
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$44.30

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Erfurt is to bus and train which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 30h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Erfurt is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $65.22 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross, London Colindale and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Erfurt?

The distance between Edinburgh and Erfurt is 1352 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs $347.83 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Erfurt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Erfurt train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Erfurt is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs $347.83 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 25h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Erfurt bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Erfurt?

Erfurt is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 06:03 in Edinburgh and 07:03 in Erfurt.

Where does the Edinburgh to Erfurt train arrive?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 960+ hotels available in Erfurt. Prices start at $53.73 per night.
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