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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Copenhagen takes 27h 22m and the fastest train takes 25h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Copenhagen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 22m
Duration
2,156 km
Distance
kr 4,276
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Edinburgh to Copenhagen train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Copenhagen. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Copenhagen at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 27h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)27h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)28h 8m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)27h 38m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)26h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)28h 8m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)27h 38m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)26h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)28h 8m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)27h 38m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)26h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)26h 7m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)27h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)28h 7m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)29h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Copenhagen? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,156.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 22m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to København H via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 19h 43m.

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