The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lucerne takes 22h 53m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at St Andrew Square and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lucerne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Lucerne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lucerne train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lucerne train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lucerne is 1,273.8 km. The road distance is 1,760 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Luzern via St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 14h 45m.