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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam is to bus and ferry which costs €45 - €65 and takes 21h 55m.

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 41m and costs €70 - €210.

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 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Zaandam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Zaandam is 696 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 32m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 41m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 21h.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Zaandam?

Zaandam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:36 AM in Edinburgh and 11:36 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 3007+ hotels available in Zaandam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Zaandam by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, 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 from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
4h 41m
€71–201
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
21h 55m
€46–64
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 32m
€136–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
21h
€60–188
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 43m
€97–253
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 58m
€68–293
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zaandamcar
13h 45m
€220–320

Edinburgh to Zaandam by train

46Weekly Trains

9h 32mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day. 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 32m.

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