What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Milan?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Milan is to fly and train which costs €60 - €200 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Milan?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Milan is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Milan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via London Victoria and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Milan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Milano Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Milan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Milan is 1481 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Milan without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Milan without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 15h 49m and costs €430 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Milan?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Milan bus from?

Edinburgh to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Milan train from?

Edinburgh to Milan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Milan?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Milan is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €430 - €700 and takes 15h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Milan bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Milan?

Milan is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:40 AM in Edinburgh and 8:40 AM in Milan.

Where does the Edinburgh to Milan train arrive?

Edinburgh to Milan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Milan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Milan?

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Where can I stay near Milan?

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Milan by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
5h 10m
€82–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
6h 4m
€60–197
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
15h 49m
€435–683
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
29h 25m
€148–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Milancar
19h 25m
€413–548
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
5h 59m
€68–211
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GLA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
6h 58m
€72–211
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
5. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
17h 7m
€605–1,450
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
33h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Milancar
20h 26m
€286–464

Edinburgh to Milan by train

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Distance: 1,480.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Milan, Italy?

easyJet, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Milano Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 15h 49m.

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