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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Western Europe

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Western Europe

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Hahn
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$227.84

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
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
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
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$1,075.91
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76

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
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,012.62

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 Hahn
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$417.71
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$392.39

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:
$55.69–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
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
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Megabus UK

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

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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$46.83
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 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

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 Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$39.24
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$50.63

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.43–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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 Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$46.83

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$46.83

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 Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week

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:
$227.84–$329.10

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–$43.04

VIAS Rail GmbH

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

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Bonn Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe is to fly which costs $42.39 - $217.39 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Western Europe?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Western Europe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Brodenbach Brißbachtal via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross, London Colindale, Bonn Hbf and Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Western Europe?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Western Europe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hatzenport Bf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Western Europe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Western Europe is 1335 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Western Europe without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe?

It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Western Europe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Western Europe train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Western Europe?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Western Europe is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 22h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $42.39 - $217.39 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Western Europe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Western Europe train arrive?

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

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Hahn Airport?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair UK, easyJet and Ryanair offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Hahn Airport.

Where can I stay near Western Europe?

There are 2148+ hotels available in Western Europe. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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