Erfurt to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Erfurt and Edinburgh takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 13h. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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.

16h 2m
Duration: 1,028 mi
Distance: £414
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

13h 28m

£333–580

Erfurt to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Erfurt and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:45 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
18h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 59m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 3m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 9:31 PM
13h 1m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 11:36 PM
13h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:09 AM → 4:28 PM
15h 19m • 3 changes
5:29 AM → 6:29 PM
14h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 3m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 10:31 PM
14h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:09 AM → 4:27 PM
15h 18m • 3 changes
5:29 AM → 5:29 PM
13h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 8:37 PM
14h 7m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 10:31 PM
14h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erfurt 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.

Map of how to get from Erfurt to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,027.6 mi
Duration: 16h 2m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 28m.

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