Edinburgh to Erfurt Trains

Edinburgh to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Erfurt takes 16h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 26m
Duration: 1,654 km
Distance: €487
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best

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 Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...

13h 42m

€402–695

Edinburgh to Erfurt train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Erfurt. 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 Erfurt at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:00 PM → 12:27 PM
Arrives next day
20h 27m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 4:27 PM
Arrives next day
19h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:27 PM
13h 27m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
16h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:27 PM
13h 27m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Erfurt? 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 Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Erfurt Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 13h 42m.

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