The average train between Innsbruck and Edinburgh takes 29h 17m and the fastest train takes 24h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck 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.
Trains run twice daily between Innsbruck and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 10:42 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 29h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.
Innsbruck to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Innsbruck to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Innsbruck and Edinburgh is 1,390.8 km. The road distance is 1,966 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 59m.