Berlin to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Berlin and Edinburgh takes 17h 46m and the fastest train takes 14h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.

17h 46m
Duration: 1,099 mi
Distance: £442
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

14h 48m

£358–665

Berlin to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Berlin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 17h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:36 AM → 6:28 PM
14h 52m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 50m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 50m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 50m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 50m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:36 AM → 6:28 PM
14h 52m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 50m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:36 AM → 6:29 PM
14h 53m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 54m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
26h 57m • 3 changes
2:38 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
24h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berlin 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.

Map of how to get from Berlin to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,098.6 mi
Duration: 17h 46m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 48m.

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