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The average train between Kiel and Edinburgh takes 17h 58m and the fastest train takes 14h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

17h 58m
Duration
1,095 mi
Distance
£470
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
15h 51m
£385–688

Kiel to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kiel and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 26m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 58m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 11m • 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)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 11m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 26m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 24m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)26h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 21m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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: 1,095.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 58m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 51m.

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