How to travel from Munich to Edinburgh

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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $91, and a train costs an average of $764.

Distance: 825 miles (1328 km)

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$245

Average price

$167

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$764

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5h 52m

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Fastest

2h 52m

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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

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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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

flight

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    10:00 AM9h35
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    7:00 AM12h35
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU23264
    6:05 PM2h20
    Munich Airport
    7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $2171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM35h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 PM33h20
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 PM33h45
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    9:05 AM10h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    8:15 AM11h20
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    8:45 AM10h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1561One-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 bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $86 (€69).

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

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $91 (€73).

A flight is $678 (€543) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $764 (€612).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

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 64 flights per day.
  • Around 18 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 bus, flight, and train 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines, 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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