How to travel from Munich to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €81, and a train costs an average of €620.

Distance: 825 miles (1328 km)

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Train

€201

Average price

€151

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Cheapest

€620

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5h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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3h 0m

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31h 39m

Average total duration

31h 9m

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30m

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18h 8m

Average total duration

17h 38m

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30m

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4.0 - 8.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

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easyJet

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FlixBus

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

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from Munich to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45AM35h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1571One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45AM35h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1571One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1848 · KL925
07:00AM4h15
Munich Airport
10:15AMEdinburgh Airport
$6511One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:20AM36h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1671One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45AM36h48
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:33PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1651One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45AM36h56
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:41PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$1651One-way
3 transfers
Air BalticAF1823+Air FranceAF1886
06:00PM4h35
Munich Airport
09:35PMEdinburgh Airport
$3071One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1623 · AF1886
03:30PM7h05
Munich Airport
09:35PMEdinburgh Airport
$3071One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1123 · AF1886
07:05AM15h30
Munich Airport
09:35PMEdinburgh Airport
$3071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $102 (€81).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $113 (€90).

A bus is $680 (€539) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $783 (€620).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 27m.

Bus takes on average 32h 55m.

The distance from Munich to Edinburgh is approximately 825 miles (1328 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Air Baltic, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Edinburgh:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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