How to get to Edinburgh from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a train costs an average of £503.

Distance: 1023 km

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£225

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£124

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5h 48m

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2h 48m

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25h 57m

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16h 12m

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15h 42m

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3.1 - 6.1kg

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

How to get to Edinburgh from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

FlixBus
01:2028h05
Frankfurt am Main
05:25Edinburgh
£831One-way
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01:2028h05
Frankfurt am Main
05:25Edinburgh
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01:2028h05
Frankfurt am Main
05:25Edinburgh
£831One-way
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06:0034h35
Frankfurt am Main
16:35Edinburgh
£941One-way
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FlixBus
14:3030h05
Frankfurt am Main
20:35Edinburgh
£1141One-way
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FlixBus
20:2033h05
Frankfurt am Main
05:25Edinburgh
£1451One-way
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £47 compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

Taking a coach costs £54 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £101.

Taking a coach costs £492 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £539.

The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h.

There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:

Coach takes on average 28 h 15 min.

Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 10 h 46 min on average.

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh is around 634 miles.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is:

  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • 33 flights a day.
  • 1 train a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh:

  • Flights mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh:

  • You can take a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £47 with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh.
  • You can take a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh with Lufthansa, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Cheap tickets can be found for £101 with Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh.
  • You can travel by train between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh tickets for £539 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct flights per day to Edinburgh with Lufthansa.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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