Zurich to Edinburgh Trains

Zurich to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Edinburgh takes 16h 36m 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 36m
Duration: 1,086 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

12h 2m

£376–631

Zurich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 2:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:34 PM → 5:29 PM
Arrives next day
23h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:34 AM → 7:28 PM
12h 54m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 10:31 PM
13h 57m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
24h 2m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 3:28 PM
Arrives next day
24h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:34 AM → 7:33 PM
12h 59m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 11:33 PM
14h 59m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 53m • 4 changes
6:34 PM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
19h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 8:33 PM
11h 59m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 11:32 PM
12h 58m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 10:32 PM
13h 58m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 11:32 PM
12h 58m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 10:32 PM
13h 58m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 11:32 PM
12h 58m • 4 changes
3:34 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
19h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:59 AM → 7:30 PM
13h 31m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 10:32 PM
13h 58m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 11:32 PM
12h 58m • 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.

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, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 2m.

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