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The average train between Zurich and Edinburgh takes 17h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. 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.

17h 30m
Duration
1,086 mi
Distance
£457
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  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 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
12h 8m
£365–631

Zurich to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 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 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 17h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 3m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 54m • 4 changes

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    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 57m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)24h 2m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    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 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 56m • 4 changes

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    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)14h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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: 1,085.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 30m

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, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 8m.

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