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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£617
Average price
£617
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Edinburgh will cost around £617 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £617.
To travel from Hamburg to Edinburgh you need to make at least 4 changes.
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5:4515h24Hamburg21:09Edinburgh£6171One-way4 changes- 7:4514h25Hamburg22:10Edinburgh£6171One-way4 changes
- 7:4514h25Hamburg22:10Edinburgh£6171One-way4 changes
- 5:4515h24Hamburg21:09Edinburgh£6171One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, and a train costs an average of £617.
Distance: 886 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£617 Average Price | £179 Average Price | £123 Average Price Cheapest |
18h 5m Average total duration 17h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 34m Average total duration 29h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:45 Hamburg | 20h23 | 19:08 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
| 5:45 Hamburg | 15h24 | 21:09 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
| 7:45 Hamburg | 14h25 | 22:10 Edinburgh | 4 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Edinburgh
Germany
United Kingdom
Trains from Hamburg to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £617 but you can travel from only £71 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 10:50, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 886 km distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 886 km |
Average train duration 17h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £617 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 14h 5m |
First train 10:50 |
Last train 22:40 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg to Edinburgh trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg and Edinburgh from £71. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Hamburg to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Edinburgh
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
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