The average train between Linz and Edinburgh takes 25h 9m and the fastest train takes 21h 43m. 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 twice daily 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 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 25h 9m. 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 9m.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Linz to Edinburgh train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Edinburgh is 1,458.6 km. The road distance is 2,072 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 41m.