The average train between Witten and Edinburgh takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Witten 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 Witten and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Witten is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Witten to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Witten station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Witten to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hagen Hbf station.
Witten to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Witten to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Witten and Edinburgh is 855 km. The road distance is 1,306 km.
You can take a train from Witten Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hagen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 21m.