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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Edinburgh takes 20h 43m and the fastest train takes 16h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

20h 43m
Duration
1,174 mi
Distance
£440
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

best
  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
16h 21m
£356–902

Dresden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,173.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 21m.

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