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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 717 miles (1155 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$244 Average price | $161 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 55m Average total duration 27h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg 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 Stuttgart to Edinburgh:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Edinburgh costing on average $244 (€199).
A bus is $692 (€563) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Edinburgh costing on average $853 (€694).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Stuttgart to Edinburgh
How to get from Stuttgart to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM34h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1551One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM34h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1551One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH2147 · LH25241:05 PM4h25Stuttgart Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:14 PM34h31Stuttgart9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1631One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM35h06Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe10:51 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$1631One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM32h35Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1761One-way2 transfers
LX1165+
LX829010:50 AM7h10Stuttgart Airport5:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
LH2149 · LH117 · LH9645:00 PM7h10Stuttgart Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$4291One-way2 transfers
LH2147 · LH109 · LH9641:05 PM11h05Stuttgart Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$4291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Edinburgh:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Edinburgh costing on average $244 (€199).
A bus is $692 (€563) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Edinburgh costing on average $853 (€694).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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