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Edinburgh to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lugano takes 19h 46m 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.

19h 46m
Duration
1,911 km
Distance
CHF 501
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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 Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
15h 29m
CHF 354–879

Edinburgh to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,911.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 46m

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

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 15h 29m.

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