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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Edinburgh takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

14h 40m
Duration
923 mi
Distance
£385
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 62 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
12h 11m
£307–546

Heidelberg to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Heidelberg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 7m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.

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  • Distance: 922.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 40m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 11m.

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