Switzerland to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Edinburgh takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 38m
Duration: 1,087 mi
Distance: £467
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

13h 5m

£375–633

Switzerland to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Switzerland and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:27 AM → 7:28 PM
13h 1m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 10:31 PM
14h 4m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
24h 9m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 3:28 PM
Arrives next day
25h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:27 AM → 7:33 PM
13h 6m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 11:33 PM
15h 6m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes
6:27 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
20h 2m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 38m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 11:32 PM
13h 5m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 38m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 10:32 PM
14h 5m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 11:32 PM
13h 5m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 38m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 10:32 PM
14h 5m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 11:32 PM
13h 5m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 38m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 10:32 PM
14h 5m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 11:32 PM
13h 5m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:52 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 38m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 8:33 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 10:37 PM
12h 10m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland 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.

What companies run services between Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Edinburgh Waverley via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 5m.

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