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4.6Travel optionsfrom Munich to Edinburgh
How to get from Munich to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
KL1856 · KL9235:45 PM15h45Munich Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$1811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- KL1856 · KL9235:45 PM15h45Munich Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$1811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U232648:55 PM2h20Munich Airport10:15 PMEdinburgh Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM36h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1931One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM37h44Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:09 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$1981One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM39h48Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:13 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$2021One-way3 transfers
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KL9255:45 PM17h30Munich Airport10:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$1811One-way1 transfer 
EW9083 · EW93648:45 AM4h30Munich Airport12:15 PMEdinburgh Airport$1831One-way1 transfer- EW81 · EW3628:45 AM5h15Munich Airport1:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
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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 $117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 $117, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 825 miles (1328 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$282 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 39m Average total duration 31h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg 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 Munich to Edinburgh:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $282 (€230).
A bus is $607 (€494) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $776 (€632).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 48m.
Bus takes on average 31h 9m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Edinburgh:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $282 (€230).
A bus is $607 (€494) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average $776 (€632).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 48m.
Bus takes on average 31h 9m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 19 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic.
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