The average train between Magdeburg and Edinburgh takes 16h 33m and the fastest train takes 13h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 16h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Köln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
Magdeburg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Magdeburg and Edinburgh is 1054.6 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 11m.