Edinburgh to Idstein Trains

Edinburgh to Idstein trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Idstein takes 14h 47m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Idstein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 47m
Duration: 1,361 km
Distance: €434
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Limburg Suedtrain Ice

12h 1m

€357–598

Edinburgh to Idstein train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Idstein. 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 Idstein at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
19h 7m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 2:37 PM
Arrives next day
17h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 6:22 PM
10h 52m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 1:07 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 9:07 PM
12h 7m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 12:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 1:07 AM
Arrives next day
11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 12:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Idstein Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Limburg Sued, Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 12h 1m.

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