How to get from Vienna to Edinburgh
- 1592 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 27h 53m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 53m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1592 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1592 km
Vienna to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·16h 35m - 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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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€47November 2026
€51Departure 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· 40h 50m€116Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
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 Vienna to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Amsterdam, about 16h 35m. 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 €203 over 27h 53m, 2 transfers.
Vienna to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 27h 53m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
About 1592 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €203. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna 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
Prices checked: 12 May 2026