The average train between Kiel and Edinburgh takes 18h 23m and the fastest train takes 14h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
Kiel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kiel to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Edinburgh is 865.1 km. The road distance is 1,763 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 2m.