The average train between Lachen and Edinburgh takes 16h 58m and the fastest train takes 12h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lachen 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 twice daily between Lachen and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lachen is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lachen 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 Lachen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lachen station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
Lachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Lachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lachen to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lachen and Edinburgh is 1,277.8 km. The road distance is 1,786 km.
You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Edinburgh Waverley via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 3m.