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Compare flight and bus for Málaga to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.1 - 5.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $178.
Distance: 1329 miles (2140 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 28m Average total duration 41h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.4 - 12.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.3kg 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 Málaga to Edinburgh:
A flight is $159 (€129) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $284 (€230).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Edinburgh
How to get from Málaga to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 50906:10 AM3h20Malaga Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
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FR 50906:10 AM3h20Malaga Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
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FR 50906:10 AM3h20Malaga Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM49h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2561One-way3 transfers
EC70316:50 PM3h20Malaga Airport9:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$791One-way0 transfers
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U232107:50 AM13h25Málaga María Zambrano8:15 PMEdinburgh Airport$1351One-way1 transfer
D85070 · D835026:15 AM9h15Malaga Airport2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$1501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Edinburgh:
A flight is $159 (€129) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $284 (€230).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 58m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Edinburgh as scheduled services by flight and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, KLM, easyJet, Transavia France to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
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