The average train between Berlin and Edinburgh takes 19h 39m and the fastest train takes 15h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 19h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Berlin 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 Berlin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
Berlin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Berlin to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Berlin and Edinburgh is 1,141.1 km. The road distance is 1,799 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 2m.