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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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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$245 Average price | $167 Average price Cheapest | $764 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 39m Average total duration 31h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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EW248010:00 AM9h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1471One-way1 transfer
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EW24807:00 AM12h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U232646:05 PM2h20Munich Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM35h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM33h20München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM33h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1761One-way1 transfer
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EW24809:05 AM10h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1511One-way1 transfer
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EW24808:15 AM11h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1471One-way1 transfer
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EW24808:45 AM10h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1561One-way1 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.

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).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 27m.
Bus takes on average 32h 55m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic.
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