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 flight with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 flight costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €602.

Distance: 708 miles (1141 km)

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Train

€109

Average price

Cheapest

€120

Average price

€646

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5h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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3h 0m

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29h 33m

Average total duration

29h 3m

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30m

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21h 14m

Average total duration

20h 44m

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30m

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3.4 - 6.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.9kg

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Ryanair

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from Berlin to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 · FlixBus
11:59PM34h04
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:03AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1341One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM34h04
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:03AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1341One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 2377
06:05PM2h15
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
07:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$4961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM34h33
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:03AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1341One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM31h26
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM34h16
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:15AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$1811One-way
2 transfers
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4207+LufthansaLH960
08:40AM4h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$3031One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2592 · SN2063
07:15AM5h15
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11:30AMEdinburgh Airport
$2991One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH175 · LH960
07:40AM5h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$3031One-way
1 transfer

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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 between Berlin and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Edinburgh:

A flight is $64 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average $88 (€70).

A flight is $739 (€589) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average $764 (€609).

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

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 32m.

Bus takes on average 30h 45m.

The distance from Berlin to Edinburgh is approximately 708 miles (1141 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings , KLM, KM Malta Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Norwegian Air, CityJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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