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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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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$117 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $708 Average price | $491 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 13m Average total duration 33h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 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).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 54m.
Bus takes on average 33h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Edinburgh
How to get from Milan to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 36452:30 PM2h35Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 36452:30 PM2h35Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 36452:30 PM2h35Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport4:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM45h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM46h59Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:14 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$1661One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM47h26Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$1761One-way3 transfers
U2384512:30 PM2h35Milan Malpensa Airport2:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$771One-way0 transfers
EC384512:30 PM2h35Milan Malpensa Airport2:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$771One-way0 transfers
U2542112:00 PM2h40Milan Linate Airport1:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$801One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 54m.
Bus takes on average 33h 43m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
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