The average train between Prague and Edinburgh takes 27h 48m and the fastest train takes 25h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 Prague and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 27h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Dresden Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
Prague to Edinburgh train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Edinburgh train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Prague to Edinburgh train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Edinburgh is 1,341.3 km. The road distance is 2,073 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Edinburgh Waverley via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 8m.