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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Winterthur is to fly which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Winterthur is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Zürich via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Winterthur via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Winterthur?

The distance between Edinburgh and Winterthur is 1280 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Winterthur without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 12h 34m and costs SFr 410 - SFr 700.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Winterthur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Winterthur is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs SFr 410 - SFr 700 and takes 12h 34m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 26h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Winterthur bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Winterthur?

Winterthur is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:47 PM in Edinburgh and 8:47 PM in Winterthur.

Where does the Edinburgh to Winterthur train arrive?

Edinburgh to Winterthur 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 Winterthur?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Winterthur?

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Edinburgh to Winterthur - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Winterthur by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
5h 5m
CHF 88–240
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
12h 34m
CHF 418–686
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, 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
26h 33m
CHF 118–200
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Winterthurcar
16h 56m
CHF 377–500
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 95–267
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 Zürich HBtrain
6h 47m
CHF 104–249
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
12h 57m
CHF 425–645
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 839
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
31h 3m
CHF 162–263
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 Winterthurcar
17h 56m
CHF 279–455

Edinburgh to Winterthur by train and foot

195Weekly Services

12h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 418Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

easyJet, Edelweiss Air, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Winterthur via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 12h 34m.

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