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The average train between Bern and Edinburgh takes 20h 19m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. 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 twice daily between Bern and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want 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 Waverley station via Basel SBB station, Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.
Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Bern and Edinburgh is 1240.6 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 53m.
