The average train between Edinburgh and Dortmund takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Dortmund. 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 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 13m • 3 changes



11h 14m • 3 changes



11h 43m • 3 changes



12h 10m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dortmund station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Edinburgh to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dortmund train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Dortmund is 856 km. The road distance is 1,314 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dortmund Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 12m.