How to travel from Milan to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $708.

Distance: 902 miles (1452 km)

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$117

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$160

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$708

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$491

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6h 16m

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3h 16m

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34h 13m

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33h 43m

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20h 24m

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19h 54m

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20h 20m

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4.4 - 8.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $117 (€94).

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

A flight is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $160 (€129).

A flight is $591 (€478) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $708 (€572).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 54m.

Bus takes on average 33h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 3645
    2:30 PM2h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 3645
    2:30 PM2h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3645
    2:30 PM2h35
    Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM45h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM46h59
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:14 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $1661One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM47h26
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
    $1761One-way
    3 transfers
  • easyJetU23845
    12:30 PM2h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    2:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC3845
    12:30 PM2h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    2:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU25421
    12:00 PM2h40
    Milan Linate Airport
    1:40 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $117 (€94).

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

A flight is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $160 (€129).

A flight is $591 (€478) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $708 (€572).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 54m.

Bus takes on average 33h 43m.

The distance from Milan to Edinburgh is approximately 902 miles (1452 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 73 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air France, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Edinburgh:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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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