The average train between Lausanne and Edinburgh takes 25h 28m and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lausanne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 25h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lausanne 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.
Lausanne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lausanne to Edinburgh train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lausanne and Edinburgh is 1,250 km. The road distance is 1,560 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Edinburgh Waverley via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 38m.