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

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £90 - £250 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Lachen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lachen and Edinburgh is 818 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lachen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 14h 32m and costs £380 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Lachen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Edinburgh train from?

Lachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lachen to Edinburgh is to train which takes 14h 32m and costs £380 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 26h 22m.

What is the time difference between Lachen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Lachen. It is currently 10:40 AM in Lachen and 9:40 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Lachen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lachen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lachen to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (TGV, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
5h 42m
£91–244
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 32m
£382–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
26h 22m
£112–298
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lachen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
17h 14m
£336–448
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ZRH - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 33m
£102–299
Train to Basel, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
7h 17m
£117–318
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 6m
£366–748
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
34h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lachen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
18h 9m
£236–372

Lachen to Edinburgh by train and bus

6Weekly Services

14h 32mAverage Duration

£382Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lachen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 813.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Edinburgh Waverley via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lachen SZ to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zürich, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 26h 22m.

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