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Compare train, bus, 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 flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $748.
Distance: 708 miles (1141 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$139 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $803 Average price |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 33m Average total duration 29h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 14m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Berlin to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U232622:45 PM2h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
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U232622:45 PM2h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
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U232622:45 PM2h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM32h30Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM32h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM30h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2651One-way1 transfer
LH173 · LH9608:45 AM4h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$3831One-way1 transfer
LH1927 · LH252412:50 PM4h40Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$3741One-way1 transfer
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LH252410:50 AM6h40Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$3741One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Edinburgh
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Edinburgh:
A flight is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average $87 (€70).
A flight is $724 (€589) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Edinburgh costing on average $748 (€609).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 32m.
Bus takes on average 30h 45m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings, KLM, Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Norwegian Air, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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