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Edinburgh to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Zurich takes 16h and the fastest train takes 11h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Zurich. 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
Duration
1,747 km
Distance
CHF 444
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 / ...
13h 1m
CHF 362–714

Edinburgh to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h. 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 Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,746.7 km
  • Duration: 16h

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zürich HB via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 1m.

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