How to travel from Edinburgh to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Edinburgh and Frankfurt is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Frankfurt 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated byLufthansa+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €505($505)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Edinburgh and Frankfurt is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,023km (636 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Frankfurt by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Frankfurt is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. 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 9h 30m.

LNER, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Edinburgh and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Edinburgh and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24hrs.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Edelweiss Air and Swiss Airways fly between Edinburgh and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

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

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €400 ($400).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Frankfurt

Transport options from Edinburgh to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
€400($400)
every 15 mins1,055km (655 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€355($355)
every 20 mins1,185km (736 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€265($265)
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€505($505)
every 20 mins1,398km (869 miles)
Bus
24hrs
€74($74)
once daily1,559km (969 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 25m
€380($380)
once daily1,155km (718 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt