There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, night 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.
Train to Glasgow, fly
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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)
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
Bus
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Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Train, bus, night bus
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Take the train from Edinburgh to Sheffield
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Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
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Take the night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam 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 unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Rules to follow in Netherlands
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Considerations leaving from United Kingdom
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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.
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Last updated: 9 Feb 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 21h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
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 27m.
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 27m and costs £160 - £750.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from 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 25m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £750 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 21h 45m.
- Distance: 659.2 km
- Duration: 4h 25m
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
easyJet, KLM and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Amsterdam via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €310
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €310
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €310
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €550
Flights from Glasgow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €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
- €15 - €22
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Standard
- €15 - €22
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €440
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €55 - €85
- Anytime Day Single
- €190 - €280
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €300 - €440
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 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €320 - €410
- Standard
- €130 - €190
- 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 Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- €120 - €190
- 1st Class
- €260 - €380
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- 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
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Megabus UK
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €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 Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- 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
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- 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
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €370
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- 4-bed inside cabin
- €80 - €230
- 2-bed sea view cabin
- €95 - €230
- 3-bed Commodore De Luxe double bed
- €220 - €370
- Standard Car (extra fee)
- €127
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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 FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 06:03 in Edinburgh and 07:03 in Amsterdam.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Ryanair, KLM, British Airways and easyJet offer flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
There are 2203+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is to tram which takes 32 min and costs £1 - £6.