The average train between Zurich and Scotland takes 17h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Scotland. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 17h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Scotland? 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 Zurich to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Scotland station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
Zurich to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Zurich to Scotland train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Scotland is 1,354.3 km. The road distance is 1,761 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Glasgow Central via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 22m.