The average train between Bern and Edinburgh takes 16h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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21h 32m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern 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 Bern to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bern to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Edinburgh is 1,240.6 km. The road distance is 1,759 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 9m.