How to get from Amsterdam to Edinburgh
- 669 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€204
Cheapest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€134
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
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 35m, 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 fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
669 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €134Checked Oct 18 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €139Reading date not recorded | 9h 53m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €56Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 25h 36m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€134Checked Oct 181h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€139Reading date not recorded9h 53m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€56Omio catalogue, Oct 2025h 36m · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Edinburgh Airportflight
easyJet·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departure 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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
NS IntAmsterdam-LondonBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →Regional connectionAmsterdam Schiphol-Harwich, Harwich-London StanstedBook →Local busLondon Stansted-CambridgeBook →
FlixBusCambridge-London Heathrow, London Heathrow-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, KLM, NS Int, LNER, Regional connection, Local bus, 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 35m. In total it's roughly €134 over 1h 35m, 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 35m. 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 €112 to €159. 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 35m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
About 1h 35m, 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, Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: easyJet
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026