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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$764

Average price

$764

Fastest journey

11 h 40 m

Average duration

15 h 19 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

1023 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh will cost around $764 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $764.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh without transferring at least 3 times.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
06:27AM11h40
Frankfurt am Main
06:07PMEdinburgh
$7641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
08:15AM11h50
Frankfurt am Main
08:05PMEdinburgh
$7641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
10:25AM11h49
Frankfurt am Main
10:14PMEdinburgh
$7641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
02:27PM20h41
Frankfurt am Main
11:08AMEdinburgh
$7641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
06:27PM20h34
Frankfurt am Main
03:01PMEdinburgh
$7641One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, and a train costs an average of €550.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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€551

Average price

€231

Average price

€117

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Cheapest

16h 12m

Average total duration

15h 42m

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30m

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

25h 55m

Average total duration

25h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

3.1 - 6.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $681 (€550) but you can travel from only $87 (€70) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $87 (€70)
Distance
635 miles (1023 km)
Average train duration
15h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
$681 (€550)
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
10h 46m
First train
17:12
Last train
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $87 (€70)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh from $1,328 (€1,072). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 10 h 37 min
  • Cheapest Price: $1,328
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

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