Edinburgh to Leipzig trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and Leipzig takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 13h 39m. There is at least one train 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.

17h 4m
Duration: 1,770 km
Distance: €517
Average price: Once daily
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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 Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...

14h 53m

€432–735

Edinburgh to Leipzig train times

Trains run once daily 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 5:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:00 PM → 1:09 PM
Arrives next day
21h 9m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 5:09 PM
Arrives next day
19h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 11:09 PM
14h 9m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
19h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 11:09 PM
14h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig.

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Distance: 1,769.7 km
Duration: 17h 4m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leipzig Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 14h 53m.

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