The average train between Bielefeld and Edinburgh takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Köln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Bielefeld to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bielefeld and Edinburgh is 881.1 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 13m.