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The average train between Lugano and Edinburgh takes 21h 10m and the fastest train takes 15h 33m. The train service runs several times 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.

21h 10m
Duration
1,188 mi
Distance
£489
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  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
15h 6m
£357–684

Lugano to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lugano and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 21h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 29m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 33m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)27h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 33m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 30m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 25m • 5 changes

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 59m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 32m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 30m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 25m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 59m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 32m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 30m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 25m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)25h 59m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 32m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)16h 30m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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.

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  • Distance: 1,187.8 mi
  • Duration: 21h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lugano 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 15h 6m.

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