What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 240 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 9h 11m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Airolo via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Scotland to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Scotland and Swiss Alps is 1405 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 16h 41m and costs SFr 400 - SFr 900.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Swiss Alps train from?

Scotland to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Where does the Scotland to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Scotland to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 496+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Scotland to Swiss Alps - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Swiss Alps by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
9h 11m
CHF 120–289
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 29m
CHF 69–238
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
16h 41m
CHF 402–899
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
4. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus
5. Drive from Iseltwald Dorfplatz to Swiss Alpscar
31h 8m
CHF 148–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Swiss Alpscar
17h 36m
CHF 383–508
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
10h 17m
CHF 128–270
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 24m
CHF 105–353
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain
11h 50m
CHF 177–504
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 3m
CHF 97–403
Fly Glasgow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GLA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 14m
CHF 88–233
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
17h 12m
CHF 497–1,126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Swiss Alpscar
18h 37m
CHF 278–443

Scotland to Swiss Alps by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

16h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 402Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,404.6 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Scotland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Gotthard Passhöhe via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 16h 41m.

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