How to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $139.

Distance: 610 miles (983 km)

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$105

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$229

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$282

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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33h 20m

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32h 50m

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21h 43m

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $105 (€85).

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

A flight is $123 (€100) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Edinburgh costing on average $229 (€185).

A flight is $788 (€637) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Edinburgh costing on average $893 (€722).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 26h 58m.

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83504
    7:00 PM1h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    7:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83504
    7:00 PM1h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    7:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83504
    7:00 PM1h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    7:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM39h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 PM45h05
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $4041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83502
    1:35 PM1h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU23324
    1:10 PM2h05
    Copenhagen Airport
    2:15 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $971One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK2513
    5:25 PM2h00
    Copenhagen Airport
    6:25 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $105 (€85).

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

A flight is $123 (€100) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Edinburgh costing on average $229 (€185).

A flight is $788 (€637) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Edinburgh costing on average $893 (€722).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 26h 58m.

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is approximately 610 miles (983 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen 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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