The average train between Munich and Edinburgh takes 21h 37m and the fastest train takes 14h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 3 times a day between Munich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 21h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
Munich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Munich to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Edinburgh is 1,327.7 km. The road distance is 1,801 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 22m.