The average train between Dresden and Edinburgh takes 19h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 5 times a day between Dresden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Dresden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dresden to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Edinburgh is 1,241.2 km. The road distance is 1,954 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 17m.