The average train between Edinburgh and Paestum takes 30h 18m and the fastest train takes 28h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Paestum. 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 Paestum. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Paestum at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 30h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Paestum? 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 Paestum. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Paestum station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.
Edinburgh to Paestum train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Paestum train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Paestum station.
Book your Edinburgh to Paestum train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Paestum is 2,177.5 km. The road distance is 2,877 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paestum via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Centrale in around 23h 43m.