How to travel from Edinburgh to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Cologne by plane, train, 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated byEurowings+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Cologne by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €200 ($200) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Cologne is to fly which will typically cost around €200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Cologne. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

LNER, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and Thalys run train services between Edinburgh and Cologne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly between Edinburgh and Cologne. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Cologne typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN).

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Edinburgh to Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Köln Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Cologne

Transport options from Edinburgh to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
€200($200)
every 20 mins919km (571 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
€230($230)
every 30 mins905km (562 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train3h 15m
€440($445)
hourly1,209km (751 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€470($470)
every 20 mins1,219km (757 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 60m
€340($340)
once daily975km (606 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Cologne

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne