How to travel from Salzburg to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Salzburg and Edinburgh is around 1,452km (902 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Salzburg to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Jet2.com

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to München Hbf, Paris Est then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £535($635)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £385($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Salzburg and Edinburgh is around 1,452km (902 miles).

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Salzburg and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Paris Est, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Eurostar, LNER and Nightjet run train services between Salzburg and Edinburgh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Salzburg and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salzburg and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Jet2.com, British Airways, easyJet, Eurowings, Ryanair and Lufthansa fly between Salzburg and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Salzburg to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Salzburg to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Salzburg to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Edinburgh

Transport options from Salzburg to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 15m
£160($190)
every 15 mins1,452km (902 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£180($215)
every 20 mins1,802km (1,120 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£215($255)
every 4 hours1,517km (942 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, Fly5h 10m
£215($250)
hourly1,606km (998 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly5h 10m
£425($500)
hourly1,635km (1,016 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 55m
£535($635)
once daily2,065km (1,283 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est18h 5m
£440($520)
4 times a week2,055km (1,277 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
£75($89)
once daily2,276km (1,414 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 35m
£385($455)
every 2 hours1,884km (1,171 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salzburg and Edinburgh

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh