The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£621
Average price
£621
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
16 h 12 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Edinburgh will cost around £621 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £621.
To travel from Stuttgart to Edinburgh you need to make at least 4 changes.
9:1011h59Stuttgart21:09Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
10:5212h15Stuttgart23:07Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
14:5220h16Stuttgart11:08Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
18:5220h18Stuttgart15:10Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
9:1011h59Stuttgart21:09Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
10:5212h15Stuttgart23:07Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
14:5220h16Stuttgart11:08Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
18:5220h18Stuttgart15:10Edinburgh£6211One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a train costs an average of £621.
Distance: 1155 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£621 Average Price | £178 Average Price | £117 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 55m Average total duration 27h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare prices and tickets Stuttgart to Edinburgh by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Edinburgh
Trains from Stuttgart to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £621 but you can travel from only £64 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 1155 km distance in 11h 59m.
Distance 1155 km |
Average train duration 15h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £621 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 59m |
First train 7:17 |
Last train 22:40 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Stuttgart to Edinburgh trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Stuttgart and Edinburgh from £64. 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: Stuttgart to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Edinburgh
Most Stuttgart to Edinburgh trains use the Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stuttgart station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) train station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
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