Train Edinburgh to Magdeburg from €483 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Magdeburg takes 17h 27m and the fastest train takes 13h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Magdeburg. 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 27m
Duration: 1,657 km
Distance: €483
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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15h

€373–729

Edinburgh to Magdeburg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:20 PM → 4:57 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:57 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
12:31 PM → 4:02 AM
Arrives next day
15h 31m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
21h 57m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 4:57 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:57 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
12:31 PM → 4:02 AM
Arrives next day
15h 31m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
21h 57m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 4:57 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:57 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 9:54 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 4:02 AM
Arrives next day
15h 32m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
21h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:30 PM → 4:02 AM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
21h 57m • 4 changes
7:25 PM → 6:57 PM
Arrives next day
23h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:57 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
12:31 PM → 4:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 4m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
21h 57m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 4:57 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:57 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Magdeburg? 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 Magdeburg.

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Distance: 1,657.3 km
Duration: 17h 27m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Magdeburg Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hannover Hbf in around 15h.

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