How to travel from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Edinburgh and Amsterdam is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Newcastle then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Edinburgh and Amsterdam is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (410 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Amsterdam by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Amsterdam is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

LNER and Eurostar run train services between Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Buses run twice daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Amsterdam with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

easyJet, KLM, Ryanair and British Airways fly between Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Amsterdam typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Amsterdam

Transport options from Edinburgh to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins693km (430 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€205($205)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€180($180)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€425($425)
5 times a week1,208km (751 miles)
Bus
21hrs
€64($64)
twice daily1,334km (829 miles)
Train and Ferry
18h 50m
€270($270)
once a week728km (452 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 30m
€285($285)
once daily716km (445 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Amsterdam

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam