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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Edinburgh takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. 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.

10h 31m
Duration
757 mi
Distance
£312
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  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 26m
£245–440

Cologne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 757.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 26m.

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