The average train between Linz and Edinburgh takes 21h 35m and the fastest train takes 15h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 4 times a day between Linz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 21h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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23h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Linz 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 Linz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Linz and Edinburgh is 1458.6 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 21m.