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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Edinburgh takes 20h 5m 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.

20h 5m
Duration
1,089 mi
Distance
£437
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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  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
£365–617

Lucerne to Edinburgh train times

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 3:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 5m. 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: 1,088.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 5m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h.

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