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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Edinburgh takes 10h 41m 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 41m
Duration
757 mi
Distance
£362
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 49m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 45m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 49m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 48m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 49m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 50m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 757.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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 4m.

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