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The average train between Lübeck and Edinburgh takes 17h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 26m. 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
£460
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re8
  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 21m
£379–659

Lübeck to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lübeck and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:09 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)26h 27m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 18m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 28m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 54m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 50m • 4 changes
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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)14h 51m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 26m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 26m • 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)22h 50m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 26m • 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)22h 50m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 26m • 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)22h 50m • 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)17h 50m • 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)14h 51m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 26m • 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.

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  • Distance: 1,066.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 21m.

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