The average train between Xanten and Edinburgh takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Xanten 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 every 4 hours between Xanten and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Xanten 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 Xanten to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Xanten station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Xanten to Edinburgh train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.
Xanten to Edinburgh train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Xanten and Edinburgh is 792.2 km. The road distance is 1,327 km.
You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Duisburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 48m.