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The average train between Bern and Edinburgh takes 18h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 15m
Duration
1,093 mi
Distance
£456
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
13h 9m
£366–626

Bern to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bern and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 23m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 56m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 23m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 56m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 23m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 56m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 59m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 23m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)22h 56m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 4m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 54m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 23m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 55m • 5 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 58m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,093.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 9m.

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