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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £160, while a flight costs an average of £515.
Distance: 1328 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£515 Average Price | £160 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 10m Average total duration 32h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 52m 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 Edinburgh to Munich:
A coach is £355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Munich costing on average £515.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Coach takes on average 33h 10m.
You'll arrive about 13h 42m sooner (5h 10m by flight vs 18h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £515 compared to roughly £204 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.
How to get to Munich from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Munich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Munich are Nuremberg, Augsburg, Salzburg, Regensburg and Ingolstadt. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Munich on Omio.
Nuremberg is a Franconian city known for its walled Old Town, imperial castle and the legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. Medieval streets, robust local food and respected museums give it a character that feels historic yet lived-in.
Augsburg is known for its Roman origins, Renaissance centre and the Fugger family’s influence. Canals, water towers and the Fuggerei give the city a historic feel shaped by Swabian culture.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Regensburg is known for its remarkably preserved medieval old town on the Danube, shaped by Roman roots and mercantile wealth. The cathedral, Stone Bridge and lively student atmosphere give it a historic yet easy-going character.
Ingolstadt is a Bavarian Danube city known for Audi as much as its medieval old town. Historic gateways, churches and curious literary links give it a grounded, industrious character.
Travel to Munich 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 Munich.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Munich:
A coach is £355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Munich costing on average £515.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Coach takes on average 33h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Munich as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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