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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Milan
Cheapest price
$530
Average price
$589
Fastest journey
15 h 37 m
Average duration
19 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Milan will cost around $589 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $530.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Milan without transferring at least 3 times.
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3:00 PM22h50Edinburgh1:50 PMMilan$5301One-way3 transfers- 6:30 AM15h37Edinburgh10:07 PMMilan$6491One-way3 transfers
- 6:30 AM15h37Edinburgh10:07 PMMilan$6491One-way3 transfers
- 3:00 PM22h50Edinburgh1:50 PMMilan$5301One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $530.
Distance: 902 miles (1452 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$572 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $441 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 13m Average total duration 18h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 15m Average total duration 34h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milan:
A flight is $54 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average $196 (€158).
A flight is $430 (€347) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 43m.
Bus takes on average 34h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (18h 43m by train vs 20h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $572 (€462) compared to roughly $441 (€356) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Milan trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM Edinburgh | 15h37 | 10:07 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
| 3:00 PM Edinburgh | 22h50 | 1:50 PM Milan | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Milan
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Trains from Edinburgh to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $530 (€428) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 902 miles (1452 km) distance in 15h 7m.
Distance 902 miles (1452 km) |
Average train duration 18h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $530 (€428) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 15h 7m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 4:00 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Milan trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Milan from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Milan
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