The average train between Malmö and Edinburgh takes 25h 12m and the fastest train takes 20h. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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 Malmö and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malmö is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 25h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Malmö 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.
No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.
Malmö to Edinburgh train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Malmö, Centralstation.
Malmö to Edinburgh train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Malmö to Edinburgh train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Malmö and Edinburgh is 1,011.3 km. The road distance is 2,190 km.
You can take a train from Malmö, Centralstation to Edinburgh Waverley via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 21h 25m.