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Edinburgh to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lausanne takes 16h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 39m. 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.

16h 41m
Duration
1,561 km
Distance
CHF 411
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  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 Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
12h 15m
CHF 340–548

Edinburgh to Lausanne train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 9:00 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 16h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,560.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

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

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 12h 15m.

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