The average train between Bratislava and Edinburgh takes 26h 54m and the fastest train takes 19h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 Bratislava and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 12:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
Bratislava to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bratislava to Edinburgh train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bratislava and Edinburgh is 1,628 km. The road distance is 2,203 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 56m.