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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Essen takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 28m
Duration
1,301 km
Distance
€406
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
10h 42m
€306–584

Edinburgh to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Essen. 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 Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,301.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 42m.

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