How to get from Berlin to Edinburgh
- 1150 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 21h 55m
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We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 55m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1150 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1150 km
Berlin to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·7h 55m - 2Amsterdam → Londontrain
NS Int·4h 47m - 3London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€38Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 30h 45m€71Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin to Amsterdam, about 7h 55m. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by NS Int train on to London (4h 47m). Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €171 over 21h 55m, 2 transfers.
Berlin to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 21h 55m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Berlin to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Berlin to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Berlin?
About 1150 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €171. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, NS Int, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026