What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères is to fly and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gruyères?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Epagny, Les Gottes via London Victoria, Paris, Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. and Bulle, Place de la Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gruyères?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gruyères via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève and Palézieux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gruyères is 1393 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Gruyères without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères without a car is to train which takes 15h 38m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gruyères bus from?

Edinburgh to Gruyères bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gruyères train from?

Edinburgh to Gruyères train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères is to train which takes 15h 38m and costs SFr 390 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 230 and takes 29h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gruyères bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Gruyères bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Gruyères?

Gruyères is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:15 AM in Edinburgh and 10:15 AM in Gruyères.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gruyères train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gruyères train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Gruyères?

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Where can I stay near Gruyères?

There are 799+ hotels available in Gruyères.

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gruyères by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Palézieuxtrain
8h 22m
CHF 102–254
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Genève to Palézieuxtrain Ic1 / ...
15h 38m
CHF 397–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Fribourgbus
29h 53m
CHF 137–222
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gruyèrescar
16h 52m
CHF 388–511
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Bulletrain
8h 39m
CHF 135–311
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Bulletrain
8h 42m
CHF 121–262
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Gruyèrescar
17h 52m
CHF 290–466

Edinburgh to Gruyères by train

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Distance: 1,393.2 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gruyères via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Palézieux in around 15h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Epagny, Les Gottes via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Fribourg, Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare, Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout., Bulle, gare routière, and Bulle, Place de la Gare in around 29h 53m.

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