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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sempach is to bus and train which costs SFr 95 - SFr 180 and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sempach is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sempach?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sempach is 1343 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sempach without a car is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Sempach, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sempach?

Sempach is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:24 PM in Edinburgh and 2:24 PM in Sempach.

Where can I stay near Sempach?

There are 446+ hotels available in Sempach.

Edinburgh to Sempach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sempach 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
6h 31m
CHF 87–237
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
3. Take the train from Olten to Sempach-Neuenkirchtrain
7h 3m
CHF 75–236
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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
13h 56m
CHF 219–535
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus 299
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir / ...
27h 30m
CHF 96–171
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sempachcar
16h 29m
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 Surseetrain
9h 14m
CHF 137–302
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 Sempachcar
17h 35m
CHF 249–373

Edinburgh to Sempach by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

13h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Sempach.

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Distance: 1,342.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sempach Stadt, Luzernertor via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Olten, Sempach-Neuenkirch, and Sempach Station in around 13h 56m.

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