How to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Berlin and Edinburgh is around 1,203km (748 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £500($590)
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 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £355($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £81 ($95).

The distance between Berlin and Edinburgh is around 1,203km (748 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,140km (708 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Berlin and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £81 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Berlin and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Berlin and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Berlin and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Berlin to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

How do I get from Berlin to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Edinburgh

Transport options from Berlin to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
£81($95)
every 15 mins1,212km (753 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
£180($210)
every 30 mins1,354km (842 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£155($185)
hourly1,203km (748 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 40m
£500($590)
4 times a day1,767km (1,098 miles)
Train via Amsterdam Centraal14h 45m
£470($555)
once daily1,843km (1,145 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
£71($84)
3 times a week2,194km (1,363 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
£355($425)
once daily1,376km (855 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Edinburgh

Train operators

Ferry operators

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