The average train between Edinburgh and Dortmund takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Dortmund. 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Dortmund? 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 Edinburgh to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dortmund station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Edinburgh to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dortmund train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Dortmund is 856 km. The road distance is 1,335 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dortmund Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 7m.