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.
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 from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Amsterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Take the train to Newcastle then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden.
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Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 693km (430 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 60m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 763km (474 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3hrs | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 824km (512 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €425($425) | 5 times a week | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Bus | 21hrs | €64($64) | twice daily | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 18h 50m | €270($270) | once a week | 728km (452 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | €285($285) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Eurostar
DFDS Seaways
Transavia Holland
The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.