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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF75, and a train costs an average of CHF522.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF152 Average price | CHF522 Average price | CHF136 Average price Cheapest | CHF56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
A bus is CHF16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average CHF152.
A bus is CHF386 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average CHF522.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 21h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Edinburgh
How to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U278376:20 PM1h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:50 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF1541One-way0 transfers
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U278376:20 PM1h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:50 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF1541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL92711:55 AM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol12:20 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF7231One-way0 transfers
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G256796:40 AM10h55Amsterdam Centraal4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)CHF2761One-way1 transfer
9115+
G256836:40 AM12h52Amsterdam Centraal6:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)CHF2761One-way1 transfer
9115+
G802326:40 AM11h02Amsterdam Centraal4:42 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)CHF2891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM24h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus StationCHF1561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM24h36Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)10:21 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae SouthCHF1561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM25h06Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)10:21 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae SouthCHF1561One-way2 transfers
U233021:50 PM1h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:25 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF1541One-way0 transfers
BA431 · BA145011:35 AM4h00Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:35 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF2651One-way1 transfer
BA431 · BA145211:35 AM5h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol3:40 PMEdinburgh AirportCHF2651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
A bus is CHF16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average CHF152.
A bus is CHF386 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average CHF522.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 21h 59m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Eurostar, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
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