Edinburgh to Freiburg by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Freiburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Freiburg, 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 05:36 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 12hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 1165
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £245.67 View journey
Avg journey time 16hr 55m
Train operators 33

Edinburgh to Freiburg by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Edinburgh to Freiburg? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,165 kilometres.

Train travel between Edinburgh and Freiburg: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Edinburgh to Freiburg:

  • Cheapest tickets: £245.67

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Edinburgh to Freiburg departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 34 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:37 and the last one is at 23:40. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36, with the last one at 17:30.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Freiburg?

This journey covers a total of 1,165 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 12 hours and 26 minutes.

How far in advance Edinburgh and Freiburg tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Edinburgh and Freiburg are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Edinburgh to Freiburg

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Edinburgh and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Freiburg city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Freiburg

Want to know more about your journey from Edinburgh to Freiburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Edinburgh to Freiburg is 1,165 kilometres.

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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.