The average train between Denmark and Edinburgh takes 28h 42m and the fastest train takes 23h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Denmark 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 twice daily between Denmark and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 28h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Denmark 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 Denmark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Denmark station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
Denmark to Edinburgh train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Denmark to Edinburgh train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Denmark to Edinburgh train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Denmark and Edinburgh is 844.6 km. The road distance is 2,156 km.
You can take a train from København H to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 26m.