How to get from Edinburgh to Zurich
- 1255 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 49m by train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1255 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1255 km
Edinburgh to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. 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.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€89Departure 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€106Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 14
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
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 14h 49m by train, 2 transfers.
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.
How much does Edinburgh to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €236. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
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