How to travel from Cologne to Edinburgh

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $126.

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

A bus is $178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Edinburgh costing on average $304.

A bus is $622 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Edinburgh costing on average $748.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 29m.

Bus takes on average 23h 4m.

The distance from Cologne to Edinburgh is approximately 541 miles (872 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Edinburgh is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Edinburgh:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa to go to Edinburgh by flight.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to Edinburgh by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Edinburgh:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Edinburgh to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Edinburgh, visitors can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, enjoy a ghost tour of the haunted streets, attend shows at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden. Discover hidden gems at the Stockbridge Market. Key sights include Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and The National Museum of Scotland.

For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Edinburgh allows you to explore its historic sites, such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, enjoy cultural attractions, and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.