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The average train between Copenhagen and Edinburgh takes 24h 20m and the fastest train takes 19h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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.

24h 20m
Duration
1,340 mi
Distance
£509
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 24h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)27h 5m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)31h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)29h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)27h 5m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)27h 5m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,339.8 mi
  • Duration: 24h 20m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from København H to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 20m.

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