The average train between Germany and Edinburgh takes 18h 24m and the fastest train takes 14h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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 Germany and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 18h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Germany 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 Germany to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
Germany to Edinburgh train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Germany to Edinburgh train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Germany to Edinburgh train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Edinburgh is 1,044.1 km. The road distance is 1,774 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Edinburgh Waverley via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 41m.