The average train between Edinburgh and Lausanne takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Lausanne. 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 Edinburgh and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Lausanne? 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 Edinburgh to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lausanne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Edinburgh to Lausanne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lausanne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lausanne train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lausanne is 1,250 km. The road distance is 1,560 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lausanne via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 53m.