How to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

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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 $86. 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 $86, and a train costs an average of $637.

Distance: 409 miles (659 km)

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Driving

$236

Average price

$637

Average price

$154

Average price

Cheapest

$68

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 30m

Average total duration

9h 0m

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30m

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22h 24m

Average total duration

21h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $154 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

A bus is $82 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $236 (€194).

A bus is $483 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $637 (€523).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 21h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

How to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU27837
    7:00 AM1h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:30 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $2341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU27837
    7:00 AM1h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:30 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $2341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL927
    11:55 AM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    12:20 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $8871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9143+LumoG25718
    12:40 PM10h55
    Amsterdam Centraal
    10:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $5741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9143+London North Eastern RailwayG80264
    12:40 PM10h54
    Amsterdam Centraal
    10:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $5761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9143+London North Eastern RailwayG80262
    12:40 PM9h59
    Amsterdam Centraal
    9:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $5831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 AM27h25
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM24h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 AM24h45
    Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)
    6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1741 · AF1486
    2:40 PM26h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $5461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS312 · OS139+Edelweiss AirLX8290
    9:55 AM8h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:00 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $5971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1741 · AF1886
    2:40 PM7h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $6491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $154 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

A bus is $82 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $236 (€194).

A bus is $483 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average $637 (€523).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 21h 54m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is approximately 409 miles (659 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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