What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £85 - £190 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Edinburgh is 571 miles.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £280 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Edinburgh bus from?

Köln Hbf to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Edinburgh train from?

Köln Hbf to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs £280 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 23h 12m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Köln Hbf and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Köln Hbf. It is currently 4:19 PM in Köln Hbf and 3:19 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Edinburgh train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh?

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Köln Hbf to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
5h 14m
£88–187
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 5m
£84–240
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 4m
£280–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
23h 12m
£91–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 27m
£282–370
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
5h 41m
£111–264
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 26m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 50m
£150–402
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
13h 28m
£199–327

Köln Hbf to Edinburgh by train

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Map of how to get from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 567.2 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 23h 12m.

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