The average train between Munich and Edinburgh takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 5 times a day between Munich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Munich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Munich to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Edinburgh is 1,327.7 km. The road distance is 1,913 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 11m.