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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Edinburgh takes 19h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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.

19h 7m
Duration
1,089 mi
Distance
£460
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ec / ...
  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 14m
£368–628

Lucerne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lucerne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 19h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 39m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 38m • 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)23h 33m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)23h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)14h 38m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 38m • 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)23h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)23h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)14h 38m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 38m • 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)23h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)23h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)14h 38m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 38m • 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)23h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)23h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 39m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 43m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 33m • 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 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 34m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss 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)14h 37m • 5 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)26h 42m • 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)24h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 36m • 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)16h 39m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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.

Map of how to get from Lucerne to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,088.5 mi
  • Duration: 19h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luzern 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 14m.

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