Edinburgh to Aachen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Aachen takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Aachen. 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 36m
Duration: 1,149 km
Distance: €412
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice

8h 48m

€323–540

Edinburgh to Aachen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:36 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:36 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 7:36 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 9:41 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 9:33 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 4:33 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 7:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 9:36 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 10:33 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Aachen? 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.

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aachen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 48m.

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