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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, and a train costs an average of $495.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $495 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 53m Average total duration 21h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Edinburgh to Amsterdam:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Amsterdam costing on average $164 (€135).
A bus is $362 (€297) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam costing on average $495 (€406).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 21h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Amsterdam
How to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- U278388:55 PM1h30Edinburgh Airport11:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1001One-way0 transfers
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- U278388:55 PM1h30Edinburgh Airport11:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1001One-way0 transfers
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- U278388:55 PM1h30Edinburgh Airport11:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1001One-way0 transfers
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91406:30 AM12h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4751One-way1 transfer - C02042+91526:30 AM15h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4751One-way1 transfer
- G08175+91407:00 AM12h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$5071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM24h30Edinburgh, Bus Station12:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM26h45Edinburgh, Bus Station2:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$2001One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM27h35Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)12:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2001One-way2 transfers
- U233033:40 PM1h30Edinburgh Airport6:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1721One-way0 transfers
- U2330110:05 AM1h35Edinburgh Airport12:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1801One-way0 transfers
LH963 · LH9866:20 PM12h40Edinburgh Airport8:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Amsterdam:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Amsterdam costing on average $164 (€135).
A bus is $362 (€297) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam costing on average $495 (€406).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 21h 23m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Edelweiss Air to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
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