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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 541 miles (872 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$295 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 43m Average total duration 22h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cologne:
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Cologne costing on average $295.
A bus is $438 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cologne costing on average $552.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 44m.
Bus takes on average 22h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Cologne
How to get from Edinburgh to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EW3637:30 PM1h50Edinburgh Airport10:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
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- EW3637:30 PM1h50Edinburgh Airport10:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EW3637:30 PM1h50Edinburgh Airport10:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM24h05Edinburgh, Drum Brae South10:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM23h00Edinburgh, Bus Station10:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM24h40Edinburgh, Bus Station12:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$1501One-way1 transfer
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FR 28169:50 AM11h50Edinburgh Airport10:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1161One-way1 transfer- U2307+FR 28146:05 AM11h15Edinburgh Airport6:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
- U2309+FR 28149:50 AM7h30Edinburgh Airport6:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cologne:
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Cologne costing on average $295.
A bus is $438 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cologne costing on average $552.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 44m.
Bus takes on average 22h 13m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, British Airways to go to Cologne by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
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