How to get from Edinburgh to Zurich
- 1255 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich: train. The two cities are about 1255 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1255 km
Edinburgh to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → LondontrainLNER·4h 32m
- 2London → Paristrain
Eurostar·2h 20m - 3Paris → Zurichtrain
SNCF·4h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 31h 45m€81Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER, Eurostar, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Zurich works
Start with a LNER train from Edinburgh to London, about 4h 32m. Transfer in London and continue by Eurostar train on to Paris (2h 20m). Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Zurich (4h 4m). In total it's roughly €236 over 14h 49m, 2 transfers.
Edinburgh to Zurich: common questions
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Zurich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Edinburgh?
About 1255 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Zurich?
On this route you travel with LNER, Eurostar, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER, Eurostar, SNCF
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026