The average train between Rostock and Edinburgh takes 21h 26m and the fastest train takes 16h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 4 times a day between Rostock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 21h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rostock 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 Rostock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
Rostock to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Rostock to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Edinburgh is 997.2 km. The road distance is 1,849 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 26m.