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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bern takes 16h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 47m
Duration
1,759 km
Distance
CHF 461
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
13h 2m
CHF 366–734

Edinburgh to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,759.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 47m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 2m.

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