How to travel from Málaga to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €814.

Distance: 1329 miles (2140 km)

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€122

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€225

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€816

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7h 13m

Average total duration

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4h 13m

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43h 20m

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42h 50m

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34h 33m

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34h 3m

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30m

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6.4 - 12.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.1 - 5.3kg

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from Málaga to Edinburgh

How to get from Málaga to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Málaga to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:00AM49h15
Málaga
07:15AMEdinburgh
$1851One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:00AM49h15
Málaga
07:15AMEdinburgh
$1851One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:00AM49h15
Málaga
07:15AMEdinburgh
$1851One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:35PM58h40
Málaga
07:15AMEdinburgh
$3721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Edinburgh:

A flight is $113 (€89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $161 (€127).

A flight is $979 (€776) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $1027 (€814).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 29h 29m.

Bus takes on average 47h 25m.

The distance from Málaga to Edinburgh is approximately 1329 miles (2140 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, KLM, Transavia France, Air France to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Edinburgh:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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