How to get to Milan from Edinburgh

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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £173, while a flight costs an average of £628.

Distance: 1452 km

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£628

Average Price

£173

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Cheapest

£320

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7h 39m

Average total duration

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5h 39m

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35h 24m

Average total duration

34h 54m

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20h 14m

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4.4 - 8.7kg

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1.5 - 3.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milan is a coach with an average price of £173.

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

A coach is £455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average £628.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 39m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Milan including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 35m sooner (5h 39m by flight vs 20h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £628 compared to roughly £320 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Edinburgh to Milan

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 3658
    18:502h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:20Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 3658
    18:502h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:20Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU25422
    14:102h25
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:35Milan Linate Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:4533h55
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    7:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    £1581One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:4035h00
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    10:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    £1591One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3735h03
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    7:40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    £1671One-way
    3 changes
  • RyanairFR 3646
    7:202h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:50Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    £371One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU23834
    10:152h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:45Milan Malpensa Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes
  • Malta AirFR 7052
    8:452h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15Milan Malpensa Airport
    £1121One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Milan

Travel to Milan 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 Edinburgh to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Milan including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milan is a coach with an average price of £173.

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

A coach is £455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average £628.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 39m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 24m.

The Edinburgh to Milan distance is approximately 1452 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Milan is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Milan as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Air Baltic, Malta Air, ITA, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Milan:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Milan, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Milan, you can visit the Duomo di Milano, an iconic Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and panoramic rooftop views. Explore Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural, The Last Supper, at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade with luxury boutiques and elegant architecture. Discover Sforza Castle, a Renaissance fortress housing museums and art collections, or relax in Sempione Park, a spacious green area perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. Additionally, experience world-class performances at Teatro alla Scala, famed for its exceptional acoustics.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Milan's main attractions, including the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and The Last Supper.

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