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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 bus costs an average of $103.
Distance: 902 miles (1452 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$142 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $441 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Milan
How to get from Edinburgh to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Milan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 36464:30 PM2h30Edinburgh Airport8:00 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$341One-way0 transfers
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FR 36464:30 PM2h30Edinburgh Airport8:00 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC38629:50 PM2h25Edinburgh Airport1:15 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$921One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM35h00Edinburgh, Bus Station10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM36h05Edinburgh, Drum Brae South10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1681One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM41h05Edinburgh, Bus Station4:45 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$1961One-way3 transfers
EC54222:10 PM2h25Edinburgh Airport5:35 PMMilan Linate Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
VY7847 · VY63309:20 PM10h50Edinburgh Airport9:10 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
VY7847 · VY63429:20 PM14h55Edinburgh Airport1:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Milan by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Malta Air.
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