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

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 28h 58m.

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 47m and costs £80 - £210.

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 13m.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 15h 13m and costs £220 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 via Strasbourg which takes 15h 13m and costs £220 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 28h 58m.

What is the time difference between Lachen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Lachen. It is currently 3:28 PM in Lachen and 2:28 PM 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, train (Eurostar), 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 47m
£81–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
28h 58m
£80–142
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
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 13m
£227–581
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 10m
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 25m
£90–216
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
8h 19m
£108–219
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 35m
£239–571
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 5m
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 11m
£239–369

Lachen to Edinburgh by train and foot

41Weekly Services

15h 13mAverage Duration

£227Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lachen to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 813.6 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lachen SZ to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zürich Bus Station, Frankfurt, and London Victoria in around 28h 58m.

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