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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Edinburgh takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 13h 34m. 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.

16h 37m
Duration
1,096 mi
Distance
£456
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
14h 17m
£352–736

Lucerne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lucerne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 2:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,095.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 37m

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

You can take a train from Luzern 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 14h 17m.

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