The average train between Leipzig and Edinburgh takes 17h 35m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
Leipzig to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leipzig to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leipzig and Edinburgh is 1,143.7 km. The road distance is 1,770 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 43m.