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 €70 - €130 and takes 19h 25m.

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 33m and costs €80 - €240.

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 25m.

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 €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 6h 2m.

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 1:53 PM in Edinburgh and 2:53 PM 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 631+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Edinburgh to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rotterdam by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 33m
€81–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
19h 25m
€72–124
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 36m
€184–322
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
17h 3m
€248–369
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane EDI - RTM
6h 2m
€191–561
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 19m
€98–291
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 39m
€109–350
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 28m
€104–276
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
10h 25m
€290–552
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
11h 38m

Edinburgh to Rotterdam by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 19h 25m.

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