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The average train between Heidelberg and Edinburgh takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

14h 13m
Duration
917 mi
Distance
£383
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
12h 7m
£303–534

Heidelberg to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 44m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 44m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 44m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 44m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 45m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 45m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.

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  • Distance: 917.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 13m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 7m.

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