The average train between Interlaken and Edinburgh takes 18h 34m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Interlaken 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 4 times a day between Interlaken and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Interlaken 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 Interlaken to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Interlaken station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
Interlaken to Edinburgh train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Interlaken West station.
Interlaken to Edinburgh train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Interlaken to Edinburgh train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Interlaken and Edinburgh is 1,282 km. The road distance is 1,828 km.
You can take a train from Interlaken West to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 10m.