The average train between Aarau and Edinburgh takes 16h 58m and the fastest train takes 12h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarau to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aarau and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarau is at 3:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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12h 56m • 5 changes
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22h 51m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Aarau to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aarau station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
Aarau to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.
Aarau to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aarau to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Aarau and Edinburgh is 1,224.4 km. The road distance is 1,719 km.
You can take a train from Aarau to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 56m.