The average train between Lucerne and Edinburgh takes 17h 17m and the fastest train takes 12h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 3 times a day between Lucerne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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21h 42m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
Lucerne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lucerne to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Edinburgh is 1,266.9 km. The road distance is 1,752 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 14m.