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How to get from Edinburgh to Essen?

Planning to travel to Edinburgh from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Edinburgh to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Edinburgh and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Edinburgh to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Edinburgh Essen trip.

For your trip from Edinburgh to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Edinburgh to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Edinburgh to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Edinburgh to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Edinburgh Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Edinburgh to Essen cheap flights

Many flights connect Edinburgh to Essen every day, offering a fast and convenient option for travelers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Essen in record time.

Carpooling Edinburgh Essen

Carpooling from Edinburgh to Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Edinburgh or Essen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Edinburgh to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Edinburgh Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Scotland
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
519 mi
Direct connection
There is no direct connection by any means of transportation
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Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Edinburgh and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Edinburgh and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Edinburgh and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Edinburgh to Essen?
Choice of airlines There are many airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Essen, both direct and with a stopover, giving travelers a wide choice.
Speed Flying between Edinburgh and Essen is the fastest way to travel the 519 mi between Edinburgh and Essen.
Security Checks Travelers to Essen often have to arrive at Edinburgh airport early due to strict security checks.
Environmental disadvantages Flights from Edinburgh to Essen have a negative impact on the environment due to greenhouse gas emissions, as flying is one of the most polluting modes of transportation.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Edinburgh to Essen?
Comfort Trains between Edinburgh and Essen generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Speed Edinburgh to Essen trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Flexibility Edinburgh Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Cost Edinburgh Essen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Edinburgh to Essen?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Edinburgh and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Edinburgh and Essen are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Travel time Buses from Edinburgh to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 519 mi distance of the trip.
Comfort Edinburgh-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Edinburgh to Essen?
Friendliness Carpooling from Edinburgh to Essen is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transportation, especially if you share the ride with nice people.
Flexible Carpooling from Edinburgh to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Reliability You have to rely on the punctuality and reliability of the driver for your Edinburgh Essen trip. He is not always on time.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.

Where to start from in Edinburgh? Where do I arrive in Essen?

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Bus Edinburgh Essen

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Edinburgh-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Edinburgh-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Edinburgh and Essen are new and offer on-board power outlets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

The frequency of departures to Edinburgh from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Edinburgh-Essen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Edinburgh Essen

FlixBus
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Trains Edinburgh Essen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Edinburgh to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Edinburgh and Essen.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Edinburgh to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Edinburgh to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Train tickets from Edinburgh to Essen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Train companies between Edinburgh and Essen

HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
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Flights Edinburgh Essen

Airlines Edinburgh Essen

KLM
KLM
Easyjet
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Germanwings
Germanwings
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Transavia.com France
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Carpool Edinburgh Essen

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your Edinburgh Essen trip to discuss these issues.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Edinburgh to Essen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Edinburgh-Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Edinburgh and Essen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Edinburgh to Essen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Edinburgh Essen

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