The average train between Zwickau and Edinburgh takes 19h 22m and the fastest train takes 15h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwickau 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 Zwickau and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 19h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zwickau 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 Zwickau to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Zwickau station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
Zwickau to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Zwickau to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zwickau and Edinburgh is 1,188.6 km. The road distance is 1,855 km.
You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 29m.