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
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.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh without transferring at least 3 times.
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)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€551 Average price | €231 Average price | €117 Average price Cheapest |
16h 12m Average total duration 15h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 |
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:
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