How to get to Edinburgh from Munich

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Compare train, coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £155 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 7m. 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 £155, while a flight costs an average of £573.

Distance: 1328 km

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£573

Average Price

£155

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Cheapest

£133

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7h 7m

Average total duration

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5h 7m

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2h 0m

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33h 27m

Average total duration

32h 57m

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30m

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19h 18m

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £155.

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

A coach is £417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average £573.

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

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Edinburgh 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 11m sooner (5h 7m by flight vs 19h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £573 compared to roughly £133 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 Munich to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0535h29
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £1021One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0535h29
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £1021One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU23264
    18:052h20
    Munich Airport
    19:25Edinburgh Airport
    £1821One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:4035h54
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    8:34Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £1021One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:1536h06
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    22:21Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    £1081One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0535h41
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    8:46Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
    £1211One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    7:0011h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    17:50Edinburgh Airport
    £1361One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    8:1510h35
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    17:50Edinburgh Airport
    £1371One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus+EurowingsEW2480
    5:4513h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    17:50Edinburgh Airport
    £1371One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: 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 train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £155.

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

A coach is £417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Edinburgh costing on average £573.

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

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 27m.

The Munich to Edinburgh distance is approximately 1328 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 22 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Edinburgh 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 Munich to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Coaches 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 FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Iberia, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Edinburgh:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Munich to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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