The average train between Vienna and Edinburgh takes 25h 14m and the fastest train takes 18h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 25h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
Vienna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Vienna to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Vienna and Edinburgh is 1,582 km. The road distance is 2,129 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 57m.