How to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of CHF134.

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

A bus is CHF61 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh costing on average CHF195.

A bus is CHF539 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Edinburgh costing on average CHF673.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 35m.

Bus takes on average 29h 4m.

The distance from Hamburg to Edinburgh is approximately 550 miles (886 km).

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Edinburgh is:

• Around 50 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Edinburgh by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, KLM, British Airways, easyJet, Smartwings, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.

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

• 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.