Bus Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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$116

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$103

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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 50m	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m
FlixBus	29h 21m	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:21 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 21m
FlixBus	29h 18m	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:18 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 18m
FlixBus	30h 11m	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:11 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 11m
FlixBus	30h 7m	6:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:07 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 7m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 48m	6:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:18 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 48m
FlixBus	28h 51m	6:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	10:21 PM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 51m
FlixBus	27h 20m	6:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	32h 30m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/13/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
FlixBus	30h 7m	6:30 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:37 PM	Edinburgh		Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh via Amsterdam, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  36h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Amsterdam
  Sloterdijk Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 9/15/2026 9:35:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 9/15/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  26h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Amsterdam
  Bijlmer ArenA Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $68
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bijlmer ArenA Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/15/2026 7:05:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
Travel time is 9h 55m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 12 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/14/2026 costs just $94, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh starting from $94!

Cheapest Bus	$94
Fastest Bus	26h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	636.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$116

Sunday 09/13

$103

Monday 09/14

$94

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$105

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$101

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $103, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $116.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, with $94. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $133.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh.

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Frankfurt am Main Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $94 and takes 27h 51m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $94 and $169. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $112. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Frankfurt am Main starts at 3:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Frankfurt am Main for Edinburgh starts at 10:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Frankfurt am Main Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Frankfurt am Main Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Frankfurt am Main Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!