Kiel to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Edinburgh takes 17h 44m and the fastest train takes 14h 56m. 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 44m
Duration: 1,095 mi
Distance: £448
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

15h 57m

£355–727

Kiel to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:37 AM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
23h 50m • 4 changes
3:05 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
23h 24m • 4 changes
9:05 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:02 AM → 6:28 PM
15h 26m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 9:31 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:08 AM → 6:28 PM
16h 20m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 9:31 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:08 AM → 6:28 PM
16h 20m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 9:31 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:08 AM → 6:28 PM
16h 20m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 9:31 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:02 AM → 6:28 PM
15h 26m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 9:31 PM
15h 15m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:05 AM → 6:29 PM
15h 24m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 56m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 10:31 PM
16h 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.

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 57m.

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