The average train between Bielefeld and Edinburgh takes 13h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 every 4 hours between Bielefeld and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 13h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
Bielefeld to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bielefeld to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Bielefeld and Edinburgh is 881.1 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 23m.