How to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $96. 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 bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a train costs an average of $693.

Distance: 550 miles (886 km)

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$251

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$169

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$780

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5h 59m

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2h 59m

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29h 35m

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29h 5m

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20h 33m

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2.7 - 5.3kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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from Hamburg to Edinburgh

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

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

  • British AirwaysBA971 · BA1442
    6:40 AM4h40
    Hamburg Airport
    10:20 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM33h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2361One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1750 · KL923
    6:10 AM3h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $3671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM32h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2661One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM33h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $3471One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA965 · BA1464
    2:35 PM8h15
    Hamburg Airport
    9:50 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $2711One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA965 · BA1466
    2:35 PM9h30
    Hamburg Airport
    11:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1411 · AF1886
    11:25 AM10h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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 options to travel between Hamburg and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $96 (€78).

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

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh costing on average $130 (€106).

A bus is $597 (€487) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Edinburgh costing on average $693 (€565).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 54m.

Bus takes on average 30h 15m.

The distance from Hamburg to Edinburgh is approximately 550 miles (886 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Eurowings, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Edinburgh:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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