The average train between Linz and Edinburgh takes 25h 35m and the fastest train takes 21h 42m. 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 3 times a day between Linz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 25h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Linz to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Edinburgh is 1,458.6 km. The road distance is 2,184 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 4m.