What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 26h.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Luzern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lucerne is 1325 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 17m and costs SFr 380 - SFr 750.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lucerne train from?

Edinburgh to Lucerne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 17m and costs SFr 380 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 26h.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:41 PM in Edinburgh and 4:41 PM in Lucerne.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lucerne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lucerne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Lucerne?

Book your Edinburgh to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 662+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Edinburgh to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lucerne by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 49m
CHF 101–275
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 17m
CHF 382–705
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
26h
CHF 103–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lucernecar
16h 48m
CHF 361–472
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 34m
CHF 108–270
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzerntrain
9h
CHF 165–450
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
13h 41m
CHF 399–623
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
19h 8m
CHF 219–453
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lucernecar
17h 48m
CHF 245–396

Edinburgh to Lucerne by train and foot

113Weekly Services

13h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,324.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Luzern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Luzern via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-Nord, and Brussels-North train station in around 26h.

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