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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Amsterdam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Amsterdam is 693 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:34 AM in Edinburgh and 6:34 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the Edinburgh to Amsterdam train arrive?

Edinburgh to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

Book your Edinburgh to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Edinburgh to Amsterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
4h 15m
€121–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
20h 45m
€72–127
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 24m
€265–556
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Amsterdamcar
17h 45m
€218–294
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
5h 11m
€131–317
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
5h 36m
€146–464
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
11h 1m
€163–695
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
12h 20m

Edinburgh to Amsterdam by train

47Weekly Trains

9h 24mAverage Duration

€265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.9 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Amsterdam Centraal via London Kings Cross and London St. Pancras Int. in around 9h 24m.

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