The average train between Jena and Edinburgh takes 18h and the fastest train takes 13h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 Jena and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Jena to Edinburgh train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Edinburgh train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Jena to Edinburgh train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Edinburgh is 1,124.2 km. The road distance is 1,763 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Edinburgh Waverley via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 32m.