How to travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł716 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł716, while a flight costs an average of zł1696.

Distance: 522 miles (841 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of zł716.

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

A bus is zł979 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf costing on average zł1696.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 29m sooner (3h 7m by flight vs 13h 36m by car). Tickets start at around zł1696 compared to roughly zł791 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM25h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    1:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    zł4851One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM25h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    1:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    zł4851One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 5687
    1:50 PM1h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:25 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    zł5681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:09 AM26h21
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    11:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    zł5271One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM26h30
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    11:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    zł5811One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:54 AM26h36
    Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
    11:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    zł5861One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW363
    7:30 PM1h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    zł7591One-way
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8703+British AirwaysBA922
    8:15 AM7h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    zł8731One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8713+British AirwaysBA922
    7:25 AM8h25
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    zł8731One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Edinburgh to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of zł716.

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

A bus is zł979 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf costing on average zł1696.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 44m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is approximately 522 miles (841 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Düsseldorf 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 Edinburgh to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, KLM, Smartwings, British Airways, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, ITA, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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