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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train, car, car ferry, night bus, bus or car train

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Fly Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol

  1. Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Train to Glasgow, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol

  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Fly Edinburgh to Rotterdam, train

  1. Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Rotterdam (RTM)
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal

Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol

  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
  2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Train

  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne
  2. Take the car ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden

Night bus, bus

  1. Take the night bus from North St David Street to Dyer Street
  2. Take the bus from Leeds to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Leeds
  2. Take the bus from Leeds to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Drive, Eurotunnel

  1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
  3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam

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The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to bus which costs £80 - £120 and takes 22h 30m.

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The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which costs £40 - £190 and takes 4h 19m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

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It is approximately 659 km to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam.

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs £260 - £600.

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It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, including transfers.

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

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Edinburgh to Amsterdam train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.

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The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £600 and takes 9h 28m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £120 and takes 22h 30m.

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam.
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  • Distance: 659.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

KLM, easyJet and British Airways fly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 28m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via Bristol
Ave. Duration
3h 36m
When
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €260
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€65 - €320
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
Ave. Duration
3h 37m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price
€65 - €320
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via Bristol
Ave. Duration
3h 52m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€65 - €320
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Schiphol via Bristol
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€85 - €330
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €700
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €750
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €1000
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€130 - €480
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €600
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€130 - €600
Flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam via London City
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€180 - €600
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€40 - €410
Transavia Holland
Website
transavia.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€100 - €230
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
1h 26m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€80 - €120
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€80 - €120
Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
Ave. Duration
4h 17m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€180 - €250
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€180 - €250
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Night bus from North St David Street to Dyer Street
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Leeds to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Ave. Duration
16h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€70 - €100
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€27 - €40
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Phone
+45 33 42 30 10
Email
incoming@dfdsseaways.dk​​
Website
dfds.com
Car ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden
Ave. Duration
15h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€80 - €380
Website
https://www.dfds.com/en
4-bed inside cabin
€80 - €240
2-bed sea view cabin
€100 - €240
3-bed Commodore De Luxe double bed
€230 - €380
Standard Car (extra fee)
€140

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The quickest flight from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.

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Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

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Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:05 AM in Edinburgh and 5:05 AM in Amsterdam.

Edinburgh to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

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British Airways, KLM and easyJet offer flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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Book your Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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There are 2165+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €55 per night.

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The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is to tram which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £8.

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