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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €200 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rotterdam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rotterdam is 730 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €420 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:03 AM in Edinburgh and 9:03 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rotterdam train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam?

Book your Edinburgh to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Edinburgh to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 28m
€76–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
19h 45m
€54–192
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
8h 36m
€138–455
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
16h 6m
€87–340
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
11h 32m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)EDI - RTM
5h 47m
€191–411
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 19m
€90–326
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 54m
€78–332
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
12h 40m
€204–299

Edinburgh to Rotterdam by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rotterdam Centraal via London Kings Cross and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, British Airways, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) once daily.

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