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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 20m.

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 43m and costs €100 - €220.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

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 Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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 which takes 10h 7m and costs €330 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 43m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €650 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 20m.

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 9:13 AM in Edinburgh and 10:13 AM in Essen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Essen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Essen.

Edinburgh to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
4h 43m
€103–218
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 57m
€99–296
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
10h 7m
€338–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380
21h 20m
€108–163
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
12h 26m
€338–435
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
13h 45m
€197–477
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
13h 34m
€231–389

Edinburgh to Essen by train

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, KLM, and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 10h 7m.

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