There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Fly Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to Glasgow, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Fly Edinburgh to Rotterdam, train
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Rotterdam (RTM)
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
Train
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Take the train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne
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Take the car ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden
Train, car ferry
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Take the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
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Take the car ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden
Bus
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Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- Entry is allowed for fully vaccinated travellers or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Netherlands is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amsterdam is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Amsterdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Netherlands is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 22h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which costs £40 - £210 and takes 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via London - Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
It is approximately 659 km to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £160 - £700.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £700 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 22h 30m.
- Distance: 659.2 km
- Duration: 4h 26m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
easyJet, KLM and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €550
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €300
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- €12 - €18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €28 - €40
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €26
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €19 - €26
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €460
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €60 - €90
- Anytime Day Single
- €200 - €290
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €320 - €460
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €180
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €19 - €27
- Anytime Day Single
- €75 - €110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €120 - €180
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130 - €360
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €360
- Standard
- €130 - €170
- Standard Premier
- €180 - €240
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- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €220
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €70 - €90
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €150 - €220
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €75
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- €19 - €28
- Off-Peak Day Single
- €35 - €55
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €75
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €50
- Website
- Megabus UK
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuiden
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- 4-bed inside cabin
- €85 - €240
- 2-bed sea view cabin
- €100 - €250
- 3-bed Commodore De Luxe double bed
- €230 - €390
- Standard Car (extra fee)
- €134
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The quickest flight from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:37 in Edinburgh and 11:37 in Amsterdam.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Ryanair, KLM, Aer Lingus and two other airlines offer flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Book your Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2368+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is to tram which takes 32 min and costs £1 - £6.