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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses for the journey to Edinburgh from Amsterdam. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
22h 40m
$100
$114
19
Train
9h 58m
$163
$178
9
Flight
1h 30m
$77
$242
68

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Amsterdam?

You can get to Edinburgh with just $77 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $121
Sunday
from $134
Monday
from $103
Tuesday
from $100
Wednesday
from $103
Thursday
from $77
Friday
from $109

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    26h 41m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    26h 46m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    27h 11m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    27h 16m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $134
  • FlixBus
    24h 15m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $134
  • FlixBus
    26h 11m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    26h 16m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    27h 58m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:43 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    28h 3m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:48 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    28h 10m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    27h 58m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:43 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    27h 9m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $108

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $77
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 10m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    2:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $157
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $233
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    12h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $314
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    27h 9m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $106
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Eurostar
    12h 52m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    6:32 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $163
  • Eurostar
    10h 55m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    4:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $163
  • Eurostar
    9h 58m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    3:38 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $184
  • Eurostar
    11h 2m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    12:42 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $184

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    24h 15m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $111
  • FlixBus
    26h 11m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119
  • FlixBus
    26h 16m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119

What are the fastest trips from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam in just 1h 30m with a Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 26h 41m
Sunday
from 24h 15m
Monday
from 23h 50m
Tuesday
from 22h 40m
Wednesday
from 22h 40m
Thursday
from 1h 30m
Friday
from 24h 15m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    26h 41m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    26h 46m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    26h 58m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:13 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $157
  • FlixBus
    27h 11m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    24h 15m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $134
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $134
  • FlixBus
    26h 11m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    26h 16m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    23h 50m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    27h 58m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:43 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    28h 3m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:48 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    27h 9m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    27h 58m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:43 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    27h 9m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104
  • FlixBus
    27h 58m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:43 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    11:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $233
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $77
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 10m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    2:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $157
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    12h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $314
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Eurostar
    9h 58m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    3:38 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $184
  • Eurostar
    10h 55m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    4:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $163
  • Eurostar
    11h 2m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    12:42 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $184
  • Eurostar
    12h 52m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Amsterdam
    Central Station
    6:32 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from $163
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    22h 40m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Amsterdam
    Bijlmer ArenA Station
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • FlixBus
    27h 3m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:48 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • FlixBus
    27h 9m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    10:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $106

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    24h 15m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • FlixBus
    24h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Amsterdam
    Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop
    9:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $111
  • FlixBus
    26h 11m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:41 PM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119
  • FlixBus
    26h 16m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Amsterdam
    Sloterdijk Station
    11:46 PM
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Amsterdam and Edinburgh?

In Amsterdam, you will usually depart from Sloterdijk Station, Bijlmer ArenA Station or Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Bus Stop or Princes Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam? With 6 connections between 2 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Amsterdam and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as $77 with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Amsterdam and Edinburgh are FlixBus, Eurostar and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Amsterdam and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Diemen or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Amsterdam and Edinburgh, are FlixBus, Eurostar and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Eurostar

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Amsterdam to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Amsterdam?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam.

How far is Edinburgh from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam and Edinburgh is 409.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Amsterdam and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 18 kgs of CO2, a train 23 kgs, a car 112 kgs, and a flight 162 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just $77 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 30m with a Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines.

More routes to Amsterdam and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Amsterdam and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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