The average train between Detmold and Edinburgh takes 14h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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 Detmold and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 14h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Detmold 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 Detmold to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
Detmold to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Detmold to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Detmold to Edinburgh train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Edinburgh is 905.5 km. The road distance is 1,463 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Bielefeld Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 29m.