Train Zurich to Edinburgh from £420 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Edinburgh takes 16h 6m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 6m
Duration: 1,086 mi
Distance: £420
Average price: Twice daily
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 Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

13h 22m

£352–680

Zurich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Zurich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:28 PM
12h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 9:31 PM
12h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 4 changes
6:34 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 4 changes
6:34 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 4 changes
6:34 PM → 5:28 PM
Arrives next day
22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
12h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 8:33 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,085.7 mi
Duration: 16h 6m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Edinburgh Waverley via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 22m.

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