Dresden to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Edinburgh takes 20h 38m and the fastest train takes 16h 19m. 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.

20h 38m
Duration: 1,174 mi
Distance: £456
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

best

Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

16h 1m

£356–626

Dresden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, 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 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:12 PM → 8:33 PM
Arrives next day
22h 21m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:31 PM
16h 19m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 11:36 PM
16h 24m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
25h 15m • 5 changes
2:12 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
25h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:31 PM
16h 19m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 11:36 PM
16h 24m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
25h 15m • 5 changes
2:12 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
24h 17m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 8:33 PM
19h 55m • 5 changes
6:12 AM → 9:31 PM
16h 19m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 11:36 PM
16h 24m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
25h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

1:38 AM → 8:33 PM
19h 55m • 5 changes
6:12 AM → 9:31 PM
16h 19m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 11:36 PM
16h 24m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
25h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

1:38 AM → 8:33 PM
19h 55m • 5 changes
6:12 AM → 10:31 PM
17h 19m • 5 changes
10:12 AM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 24m • 5 changes
2:11 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
25h 16m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 8:37 PM
19h 59m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 10:31 PM
17h 20m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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.

Map of how to get from Dresden to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,173.5 mi
Duration: 20h 38m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 1m.

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