Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train
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Fastest train times from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
9 h 38 m
Average
14 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1023 km
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 634 miles (1023 km) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh cover the 634 miles (1023 km) long trip taking on average 15 h 18 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh trains
Find the best trip to Edinburgh from Frankfurt am Main with Omio's train partners Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh train.
Train information from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 15 h 18 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
Travel between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Edinburgh, United Kingdom by train is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter United Kingdom from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Frankfurt am Main?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
All travelers in United Kingdom must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from United Kingdom?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Edinburgh?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/6/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Frankfurt am Main from Edinburgh here.
Some of the Frankfurt am Main train stations to Edinburgh you can start your journey from include Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, Frankfurt Main Ost and Frankfurt am Main - Stadion. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arriving in Edinburgh Waverley.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and need to travel around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Edinburgh most often arrive at Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (660 m) from this train station to the city center.
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