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Compare 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 an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.1 - 5.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $111, while a bus costs an average of $281.
Distance: 1329 miles (2140 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$111 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Málaga to Edinburgh:
A flight is $171 (€139) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $281 (€229).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 28m.
You'll arrive about 25h 25m sooner (3h 46m by flight vs 29h 11m by car) and save roughly $73 (€59) compared to fuel and tolls ($111 (€90) vs $183 (€149)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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$801One-way0 transfers
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- FR 50906:10 AM3h20Malaga Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 50906:10 AM3h20Malaga Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM48h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2331One-way3 transfers
U270316:50 PM3h20Malaga Airport9:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
VY2118 · VY784611:55 PM9h25Malaga Airport8:20 AMEdinburgh Airport$1781One-way1 transfer
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BA461 · BA146411:34 AM11h36Málaga María Zambrano10:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$1941One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Edinburgh:
A flight is $171 (€139) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Edinburgh costing on average $281 (€229).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 28m.
- Around 64 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 bus and flight 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 FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, KLM, Transavia France to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet.
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