How to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Edinburgh. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 669 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
669 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €75Checked Sep 8 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €139Reading date not recorded | 9h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €166Reading date not recorded | 24h 29m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€75Checked Sep 81h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€139Reading date not recorded9h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€166Reading date not recorded24h 29m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Edinburgh Airportflight
easyJet·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101October 2026
€57Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
NS IntAmsterdam-London, Amsterdam Schiphol-Utrecht, Utrecht-Rotterdam, Rotterdam-LondonBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →City transitAmsterdam-Amsterdam SchipholBook →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, KLM, NS Int, LNER, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Edinburgh works
Start with a easyJet flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €75 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Edinburgh from Amsterdam?
About 669 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €75 to €139. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Edinburgh?
Amsterdam is AMS and Edinburgh is EDI, so this route is usually written AMS to EDI.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with easyJet, KLM, NS Int, LNER, City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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