The average train between Emden and Edinburgh takes 16h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Emden to Edinburgh. 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 4 times a day between Emden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emden is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 16h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Emden to Edinburgh? 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 Emden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Köln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
Emden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden Hbf station.
Emden to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Emden and Edinburgh is 727.4 km.
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 53m.