How to get to Edinburgh from Düsseldorf

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Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £131, while a flight costs an average of £377.

Distance: 841 km

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£377

Average Price

£131

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£76

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5h 11m

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3h 11m

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24h 8m

Average total duration

23h 38m

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30m

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13h 32m

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2.5 - 5.0kg

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £131.

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

A coach is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh costing on average £377.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf 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 10h 21m sooner (3h 11m by flight vs 13h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £377 compared to roughly £76 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 Düsseldorf to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:4527h36
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    22:21Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £771One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:4527h36
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    22:21Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £771One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA921 · BA1464
    18:453h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:30Edinburgh Airport
    £8181One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:4529h01
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    23:46Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)
    £811One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:2026h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £871One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:0526h29
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £881One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH2027 · LH2690
    20:3014h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45Edinburgh Airport
    £1531One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA925 · BA1446
    7:156h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:50Edinburgh Airport
    £1741One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH77 · LH964
    18:305h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:45Edinburgh Airport
    £1771One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £131.

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

A coach is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh costing on average £377.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 8m.

The Düsseldorf to Edinburgh distance is approximately 841 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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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