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How to Travel from

Zurich to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$49.62
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.18
Bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to London
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$45.80–$76.34

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$1,017.81
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$432.57

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$826.97
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$407.12
Plane from Zurich Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.89–$279.90

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$636.13
Plane from Zurich Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$954.19

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$547.07
Plane from Zurich Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,081.42

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$559.79

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Basel to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.34–$394.40

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$203.56

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.86–$241.73

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.71–$62.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$101.78

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$229.01–$330.79

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$43.26

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$114.50

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Edinburgh?

The distance between Zurich and Edinburgh is 1272 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $402.17 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Zurich to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Edinburgh train from?

Zurich to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Zurich to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $92.39 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $402.17 - $706.52 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $250 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Zurich to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Zurich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 09:34 in Zurich and 08:34 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Zurich to Edinburgh train arrive?

Zurich to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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