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Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £541.
Distance: 659 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£167 Average Price | £113 Average Price Cheapest | £541 Average Price |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 11m Average total duration 21h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Edinburgh from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Amsterdam to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.

There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £63 compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
A flight is £1 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £63 from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
Taking a flight costs £520 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £583.
The fastest way from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Coach takes 22 h 25 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 9 h 19 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 409 miles from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is:
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
- Flights most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Edinburgh:
- You can take a coach from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £63 with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
- You can take a flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), British Airways or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for £63 with easyJet from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
- You can take a train from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for £583 with Eurostar from Amsterdam to Edinburgh.
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct flight with easyJet or KLM.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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