The average train between Potsdam and Edinburgh takes 22h 25m and the fastest train takes 16h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Potsdam 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 Potsdam to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Edinburgh station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Potsdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Potsdam to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Edinburgh is 1,126.5 km. The road distance is 1,798 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 10m.