The average train between Fribourg and Edinburgh takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 14h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Fribourg to Edinburgh. 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 every 4 hours between Fribourg and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Fribourg to Edinburgh? 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 Fribourg to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Fribourg station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Fribourg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Fribourg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Fribourg to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fribourg and Edinburgh is 1,242.5 km. The road distance is 1,825 km.
You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Edinburgh Waverley via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 52m.