The average train between Scotland and Germany takes 18h 44m and the fastest train takes 15h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland to Germany. 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 twice daily between Scotland and Germany. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 9:32 AM which arrives into Germany at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 18h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Germany? 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 Scotland to Germany. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Germany station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
Scotland to Germany train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Germany train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Scotland and Germany is 1,135.7 km. The road distance is 1,873 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Dortmund Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 16h 50m.