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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns is to fly and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Samoëns?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Samoëns. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Gare Routière via London Victoria, Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Samoëns?

The distance between Edinburgh and Samoëns is 1350 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns without a car is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Samoëns bus from?

Edinburgh to Samoëns bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Samoëns?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 28h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Samoëns bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Samoëns bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Samoëns?

Samoëns is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:57 PM in Edinburgh and 7:57 PM in Samoëns.

Where can I stay near Samoëns?

There are 9032+ hotels available in Samoëns.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Samoëns by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, 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 from Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
7h 37m
€84–230
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 Cluses 74train Tgv
14h 16m
€203–642
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Clusesbus
28h 17m
€95–237
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Samoënscar
16h 43m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GLA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
8h 29m
€98–316
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCL - GVA
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
8h 44m
€111–352
Train, bus
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Bellegardetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
15h
€265–627
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Clusesbus
31h 12m
€85–271
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 Samoënscar
17h 43m
€281–406

Edinburgh to Samoëns by train and bus

6Weekly Services

14h 16mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,349.6 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Samoëns, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gare Routière via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Cluses 74, and Gare Routière in around 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gare Routière via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Gare Routière in around 28h 17m.

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