The average train between Sion and Edinburgh takes 20h 27m and the fastest train takes 15h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Sion 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 5 times a day between Sion and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sion is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 20h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sion 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 Sion to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Sion to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Sion 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 Sion and Edinburgh is 1,305.4 km. The road distance is 1,852 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Edinburgh Waverley via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 16h 19m.