The average train between Karlsruhe and Edinburgh takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Edinburgh is 1,098.8 km. The road distance is 1,600 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 24m.