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Edinburgh to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Switzerland takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Switzerland. 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 16m
Duration
1,749 km
Distance
CHF 480
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  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 Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
12h 10m
CHF 397–906

Edinburgh to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,748.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 12h 10m.

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