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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
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Edinburgh from Hamburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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