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The average train between Salzburg and Edinburgh takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 15h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.

20h 21m
Duration
1,207 mi
Distance
£462
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best
  1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  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
16h 20m
£343–664

Salzburg to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 26m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)27h 31m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 20m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 54m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 22m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)24h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 46m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 57m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 46m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 57m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 46m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 57m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 46m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 57m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 46m • 4 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 26m • 4 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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: 1,206.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 21m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 20m.

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