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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 $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $87, and a train costs an average of $648.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$240 Average price | $648 Average price | $157 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 24m Average total duration 21h 54m 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 $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $240 (€194).
A bus is $491 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $648 (€523).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 21h 54m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM24h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM24h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL9238:05 AM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:30 AMEdinburgh Airport$9021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9115+
G256836:40 AM12h52Amsterdam Centraal6:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3631One-way1 transfer - 9147+G256782:40 PM11h02Amsterdam Centraal12:42 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3771One-way1 transfer
- 9133+G2567810:40 AM15h02Amsterdam Centraal12:42 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM24h45Amsterdam9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM26h11Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$1551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM26h16Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:46 PMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$1551One-way2 transfers
- U233021:50 PM1h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
- EC78376:20 PM1h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$2441One-way0 transfers
BA431 · BA145011:35 AM4h00Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$3941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $240 (€194).
A bus is $491 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $648 (€523).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 21h 54m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 19 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 FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 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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