The average train between Cologne and Edinburgh takes 10h 46m 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.
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 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Cologne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Cologne to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cologne and Edinburgh is 872 km. The road distance is 1,219 km.
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.