The average train between Edinburgh and Aachen takes 10h 22m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aachen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Edinburgh to Aachen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aachen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aachen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Aachen is 841.5 km. The road distance is 1,149 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aachen, Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 9h 8m.