The average train between Edinburgh and Bielefeld takes 16h 58m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bielefeld. 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Bielefeld? 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 Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bielefeld station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
Edinburgh to Bielefeld train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bielefeld train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bielefeld train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bielefeld is 881.1 km. The road distance is 1,405 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bielefeld Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 32m.