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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €150 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Zaandam via London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Zaandam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Zaandam is 702 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Zaandam train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €600 and takes 9h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 2m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Zaandam?

Zaandam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:37 AM in Edinburgh and 8:37 AM in Zaandam.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zaandam train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 3072+ hotels available in Zaandam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, 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 18m
€151–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
21h 2m
€70–128
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 44m
€270–564
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Zaandamcar
17h 49m
€220–297
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 10m
€161–347
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 35m
€176–496
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
22h 47m
€130–444
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zaandamcar
12h 37m

Edinburgh to Zaandam by train

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9h 44mAverage Duration

€270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.7 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Zaandam, 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 Zaandam via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 44m.

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