The average train between Edinburgh and Germany takes 18h and the fastest train takes 16h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Germany. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Germany. 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 Germany at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Germany? 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 Germany. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Germany station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Edinburgh to Germany train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Germany train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Germany is 1,044.1 km. The road distance is 1,774 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 15h 32m.