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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 577 miles (929 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$213 Average price | $156 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 56m Average total duration 27h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Edinburgh:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Edinburgh costing on average $213 (€172).
A bus is $637 (€515) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Edinburgh costing on average $793 (€642).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 48m.
Bus takes on average 27h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Edinburgh
How to get from Hanover to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EW7042+
EW248011:50 AM8h35Hamburg Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EW7042+
EW248011:50 AM8h35Hamburg Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1750+
KL9236:10 AM3h20Hamburg Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus2:23 PM32h22Hanover Hbf9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1661One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM31h00Hanover Central Station6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM30h50Hanover Central Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1721One-way2 transfers
KL1792+
KL9336:15 PM5h55Hannover Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
KL1792+
KL9236:15 PM15h15Hannover Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
KL1788+
KL92310:50 AM22h40Hannover Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Edinburgh:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Edinburgh costing on average $213 (€172).
A bus is $637 (€515) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Edinburgh costing on average $793 (€642).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 48m.
Bus takes on average 27h 26m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Edinburgh by flight.
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