Edinburgh to Munich by train
Munich lies 1,328 km (825 mi) south-east of Edinburgh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 19 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Germany rail, over roughly 1,620 km (1,006 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Edinburgh | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 514,990 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Dalmeny railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Munich are 1 h ahead of Edinburgh right now, so a 11 h 19 min journey lands 12 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Munich
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Edinburgh to Munich
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Staying in Munich
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (295), and 16 are five-star. Across 501 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,647,941 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Munich from Edinburgh?
1,328 km (825 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Edinburgh; by road roughly 1,620 km (1,006 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Munich by train?
About 11 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Munich?
Munich is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Munich?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Munich?
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.