How to get to Edinburgh from Berlin

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Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £124, while a flight costs an average of £364.

Distance: 1141 km

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£364

Average Price

£124

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Cheapest

£172

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5h 49m

Average total duration

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3h 49m

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2h 0m

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33h 42m

Average total duration

33h 12m

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30m

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19h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.4 - 6.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £124.

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

A coach is £240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 15h 19m sooner (3h 49m by flight vs 19h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £364 compared to roughly £172 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 Berlin to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    0:4032h54
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £851One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    0:4032h54
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £851One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2377
    15:252h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    16:35Edinburgh Airport
    £1081One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    0:1033h24
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £851One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:0538h45
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    20:50Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £1011One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:3042h20
    Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park)
    20:50Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £1011One-way
    2 changes
  • easyJetU23262
    17:552h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:05Edinburgh Airport
    £1081One-way
    0 changes
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83305 · D83502
    21:5517h35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    14:30Edinburgh Airport
    £1261One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1927 · LH2524
    12:504h35
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    16:25Edinburgh Airport
    £1591One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Berlin to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Berlin to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £124.

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

A coach is £240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 42m.

The Berlin to Edinburgh distance is approximately 1141 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 41 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Berlin to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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