The average train between Edinburgh and Leipzig takes 19h 1m and the fastest train takes 14h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Leipzig. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Leipzig. 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 Leipzig at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 19h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Leipzig? 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 Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Leipzig station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
Edinburgh to Leipzig train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Leipzig train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Leipzig train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Leipzig is 1,143.7 km. The road distance is 1,836 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leipzig Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 15h 48m.