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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Winterthur 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 Winterthur to Edinburgh?

The distance between Winterthur and Edinburgh is 800 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Paris which takes 15h 6m and costs £320 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs £320 - £700 and takes 15h 6m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £300 and takes 26h 37m.

What is the time difference between Winterthur and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Winterthur. It is currently 9:06 AM in Winterthur and 8:06 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Winterthur to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2625+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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 Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
5h 13m
£68–208
Train via Paris
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 6m
£328–676
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 37m
£88–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Winterthur to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
16h 57m
Fly Zurich Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ZRH - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m
£111–253
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 13m
£90–301
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Konstanztrain
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 54m
£286–595
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
28h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Winterthur to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
17h 58m
£230–343

Winterthur to Edinburgh by train and foot

42Weekly Services

15h 6mAverage Duration

£328Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Winterthur to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 795.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

easyJet, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur 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 6m.

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