The average train between Germany and Scotland takes 23h 59m and the fastest train takes 21h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Scotland. 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 twice daily between Germany and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Scotland at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 23h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Scotland station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.
Germany to Scotland train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Germany to Scotland train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Germany to Scotland train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Scotland is 1,135.7 km. The road distance is 1,788 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Glasgow Central via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 38m.