Train Heilbronn to Edinburgh from £376 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Edinburgh takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 44m
Duration: 973 mi
Distance: £376
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
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 56m

£302–563

Heilbronn to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heilbronn and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:29 PM
13h 34m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 10:31 PM
13h 25m • 4 changes
1:06 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
23h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 5:29 PM
12h 34m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:37 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 10:31 PM
13h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:33 PM
11h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 PM
13h 33m • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 27m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 25m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 11:36 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 972.8 mi
Duration: 16h 44m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 56m.

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