How to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €76, and a train costs an average of €617.

Distance: 708 miles (1141 km)

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€160

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€143

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5h 58m

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21h 14m

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3.4 - 6.8kg

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from Berlin to Edinburgh

How to get from Berlin to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM31h55
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:40PM42h55
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1311One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:00AM31h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$2331One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM34h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1561One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:10PM36h15
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1571One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM34h45
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:15AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$1781One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Berlin is by taking a flight, which costs on average $30 (€27).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Edinburgh:

Taking a flight costs $49 (€44) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $78 (€70) for the same trip.

A flight is $737 (€664) less than a train with an average ticket price of $767 (€691) from Berlin to Edinburgh.

The fastest way from Berlin to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 30 h 5 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 14 h 32 min of travel time.

The distance from Berlin to Edinburgh is approximately 707 miles (1141 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Edinburgh is:

  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • 51 flights a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Edinburgh:

  • Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Edinburgh:

  • You can travel to Edinburgh from Berlin by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $78 (€70) with FlixBus from Berlin to Edinburgh.
  • You can take a flight from Berlin to Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Brussels Airlines, Air France or Norwegian Air. Cheap tickets can be found for $30 (€27) with Ryanair from Berlin to Edinburgh.
  • You can travel between Berlin and Edinburgh by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $767 (€691) with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Edinburgh.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flight available with 1 direct flight per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Edinburgh.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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