The average train between Edinburgh and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 Edinburgh and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf? 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station via King's Cross station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Edinburgh to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 1023 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 11m.