Lübeck to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lübeck and Edinburgh takes 17h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck 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 32m
Duration: 1,067 mi
Distance: £438
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
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 27m

£351–680

Lübeck to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lübeck and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:37 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 26m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
23h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:09 AM → 6:28 PM
18h 19m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 24m • 4 changes
7:37 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:09 AM → 6:28 PM
18h 19m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 24m • 4 changes
7:37 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:09 AM → 6:28 PM
18h 19m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 24m • 4 changes
7:37 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:28 PM
14h 51m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 24m • 4 changes
7:37 AM → 9:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 11:36 PM
14h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:09 AM → 6:29 PM
15h 20m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 8:33 PM
14h 24m • 4 changes
7:37 AM → 10:31 PM
15h 54m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
25h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:09 AM → 5:29 PM
16h 20m • 4 changes
4:09 AM → 6:27 PM
15h 18m • 4 changes
6:09 AM → 8:37 PM
15h 28m • 4 changes
8:37 AM → 10:31 PM
14h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lübeck 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 Lübeck, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lübeck 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 27m.

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