How to get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of £72.

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

A train is £33 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average £105.

A train is £316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh costing on average £388.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 12m.

Coach takes on average 23h 14m.

The Amsterdam to Edinburgh distance is approximately 659 km.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 19 coaches per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Coaches 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 FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
• Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, ITA, British Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:

• 6 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.

To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.