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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Edinburgh takes 18h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 39m
Duration
1,086 mi
Distance
£443
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train Ter / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  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
12h 47m
£364–680

Zurich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 18h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,085.7 mi
  • Duration: 18h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Edinburgh Waverley via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 47m.

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