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The average train between Edinburgh and Lugano takes 19h 3m and the fastest train takes 13h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Lugano. 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Lugano? 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 Lugano. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Lugano station via King's Cross station, Paris Nord station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Edinburgh to Lugano train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Lugano is 1390.9 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lugano via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 14h 36m.
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