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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Edinburgh takes 22h 47m and the fastest train takes 19h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Lugano 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.

22h 47m
Duration
1,195 mi
Distance
£474
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
  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
16h 13m
£331–847

Lugano to Edinburgh train times

Trains run once daily between Lugano and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 22h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,194.9 mi
  • Duration: 22h 47m

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

You can take a train from Lugano 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 16h 13m.

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