Karlsruhe to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:20 View journey
Last train 20:05 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 1101
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey CA$510.90 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 29m
Train operators 10

Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh take around 11 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,101 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Karlsruhe is scheduled to depart at around  01:20. The last departure is usually at around 20:05 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Karlsruhe at around 04:11, with the last train leaving at around 20:03. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 11 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 33 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$510.90.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh?

The journey between Karlsruhe and Edinburgh usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Karlsruhe to Edinburgh?

The Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train travel takes about 11 hours and 31 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Karlsruhe to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Karlsruhe at around 01:20 and the last train leaving at around 20:05 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Karlsruhe at around 04:11, with the final departure at 20:03.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.