Hamburg to Edinburgh train
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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
14 h 12 m
Average
21 h 57 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
886 km
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Edinburgh without transferring at least 3 times.
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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 549 miles (886 km) |
 | Train frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express or Flixtrain |
Trains from Hamburg to Edinburgh cover the 549 miles (886 km) long journey taking on average 19 h 14 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express or Flixtrain. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Edinburgh trains
Travel to Edinburgh from Hamburg on Deutsche Bahn trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
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 Hamburg to Edinburgh train.
Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Edinburgh train information:
- Average Duration: 23 h 25 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Hamburg to Edinburgh
Travel between Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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 to Edinburgh from Hamburg as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Edinburgh to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg from Edinburgh here.
When taking a train from Hamburg, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg. When you arrive in Edinburgh, your train can arrive in train stations including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Hamburg Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Hamburg Hbf, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center of Hamburg. The most popular arrival train station in Edinburgh, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located around 0.4 miles (660 m) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Edinburgh
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S11, S21, S31
Bus lines: 2, 5, 6, 16, 17, 19, 112, X35, 31, 37
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FLX, NJ, RE, RB, IRE
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