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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stans is to bus which costs SFr 120 - SFr 230 and takes 28h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stans is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Stans?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Stans. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stans via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stans?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stans is 1338 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stans without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Stans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stans train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stans?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stans is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 230 and takes 28h 46m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Stans?

Stans is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:42 AM in Edinburgh and 12:42 PM in Stans.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stans train arrive?

Edinburgh to Stans 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 Stans?

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Where can I stay near Stans?

There are 815+ hotels available in Stans.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stans by plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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 26m
CHF 96–270
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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
14h 15m
CHF 350–644
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Luzernbus
21h 37m
CHF 199–409
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Stanscar
16h 48m
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
7h 9m
CHF 99–270
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 33m
CHF 151–440
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
27h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus
28h 46m
CHF 123–230
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 Stanscar
17h 53m
CHF 242–367

Edinburgh to Stans by train and foot

54Weekly Services

14h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 350Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,338.4 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stans via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stans via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Sheffield, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Luzern, and Luzern in around 28h 46m.

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