How to travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Hamburg and Edinburgh is around 920km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated byRyanair+ 5 others

3 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 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £480($570)
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.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
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.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Hamburg and Edinburgh is around 920km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 886km (551 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hamburg and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg 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 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, Eurostar, LNER, Greater Anglia, Eurobahn and Dutch Railways run train services between Hamburg and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 12h 25m, 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 Hamburg and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg 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 19h 45m.

Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Hamburg and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and Eurowings fly between Hamburg and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Hamburg to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Hamburg to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Edinburgh

Transport options from Hamburg to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
£125($150)
every 10 mins920km (571 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£280($335)
hourly1,078km (670 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly4h 40m
£315($375)
every 30 mins1,191km (740 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£165($195)
every 30 mins1,442km (896 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 25m
£480($570)
4 times a day1,669km (1,037 miles)
Train via Osnabrück Hbf13hrs
£445($525)
once daily1,657km (1,029 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
£54($64)
3 times a week1,650km (1,026 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 40m
£325($385)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hamburg 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