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Cologne to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Edinburgh takes 12h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

12h 33m
Duration
757 mi
Distance
£351
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 8m
£265–492

Cologne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 757.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 8m.

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