How to get to Edinburgh from Hamburg

Wed 14 Jan
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach, flight with
Ryanair
FlixBus
FlixTrain
easyJet
Lufthansa
1,000+ more
Ryanair
FlixBus
FlixTrain
easyJet
Lufthansa
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £84, and a train costs an average of £520.

Distance: 886 km

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Coach
Train

£192

Average Price

£139

Average Price

Cheapest

£586

Average Price

5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

29h 34m

Average total duration

29h 4m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

20h 33m

Average total duration

20h 3m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2.7 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Travel options
from Hamburg to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:5533h50
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
21:45Edinburgh, Bus Station
£921One-way
2 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:5533h50
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
21:45Edinburgh, Bus Station
£921One-way
2 changes

Fastest

Air FranceAF1511 · AF1886
18:054h30
Hamburg Airport
21:35Edinburgh Airport
£4031One-way
1 change

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:3033h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station
£1091One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
22:3032h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:25Edinburgh, Bus Station
£931One-way
2 changes
British AirwaysBA961 · BA1450
10:254h50
Hamburg Airport
14:15Edinburgh Airport
£2011One-way
1 change
British AirwaysBA961 · BA1452
10:255h45
Hamburg Airport
15:10Edinburgh Airport
£2011One-way
1 change
British AirwaysBA961 · BA1454
10:257h40
Hamburg Airport
17:05Edinburgh Airport
£2011One-way
1 change

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
15 Jan
Fri
16 Jan
Sat
17 Jan
Sun
18 Jan
Mon
19 Jan
Tue
20 Jan
Wed
21 Jan

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Hamburg to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Hamburg is by taking a flight, which costs on average £32.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Edinburgh:

Taking a flight costs £30 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £62 for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs £526 less than taking a train, which costs on average £559 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Hamburg and Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Edinburgh by coach takes 29 h 30 min on average.

Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 13 h 54 min on average.

Edinburgh is approximately 549 miles away from Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Edinburgh is:

  • 2 coaches a day.
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to 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 when travelling from Hamburg to Edinburgh:

  • Most travellers catch their flight from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

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

  • You can take a coach from Hamburg to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £62 with FlixBus from Hamburg to Edinburgh.
  • You can take a flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air France or KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for £32 with Ryanair from Hamburg to Edinburgh.
  • You can go to Edinburgh from Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for £559 with FlixTrain from Hamburg to Edinburgh on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • Direct services by coach with.
  • Direct services by plane with Ryanair.
  • Take a direct train with.

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

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh often also extend their holiday to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Hamburg to Edinburgh: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomTravel to EdinburghHow to get to Edinburgh from Hamburg

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone