The average train between Zakopane and Edinburgh takes 30h 23m and the fastest train takes 27h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane 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 Zakopane and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Krakow Glowny and take an average of 30h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zakopane 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 Zakopane to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 23m.
Zakopane to Edinburgh train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Edinburgh train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Zakopane to Edinburgh train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zakopane and Edinburgh is 1,717.6 km. The road distance is 2,521 km.
You can take a train from Zakopane to Edinburgh Waverley via Krakow Glowny, Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 25h 9m.