The average train between Bayreuth and Edinburgh takes 20h 43m and the fastest train takes 15h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bayreuth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bamberg and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bayreuth to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
Bayreuth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bayreuth to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bayreuth and Edinburgh is 1,190.2 km. The road distance is 1,729 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Bamberg, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 45m.