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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Edinburgh takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. 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.

17h 20m
Duration
1,100 mi
Distance
£458
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
14h 12m
£356–785

Bern to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 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 10:36 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bern to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,100.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bern 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 14h 12m.

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