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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cologne takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 8m
Duration
1,219 km
Distance
€457
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cologne. 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 Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 44m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Cologne? 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 Edinburgh to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,218.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 12m.

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