The average train between Heidelberg and Edinburgh takes 14h 29m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:43 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
Heidelberg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Heidelberg to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Edinburgh is 1,079.8 km. The road distance is 1,485 km.
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 31m.