Cheapest price
€174
Average price
€207
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 12 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Amsterdam will cost around €207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €174.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, and a train costs an average of €369.
Distance: 659 km
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€115 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price | €369 Average price |
21h 45m Average total duration 21h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 25h20 | 9:25 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 26h55 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 24h20 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 23h55 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 30h40 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 31h05 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 25h20 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 25h16 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:59 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 25h11 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 25h03 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 27h10 | 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 29h55 | 3:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 26h15 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 22h30 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 25h25 | 11:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 31h20 | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 659 km |
Average bus duration 21h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €73 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 21h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
For as little as €59 you can travel by coach to Amsterdam from Edinburgh with FlixBus and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Edinburgh to Amsterdam coach information with FlixBus:
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh, Barnton Junction and Edinburgh, North Bridge. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your journey in coach stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef (Hotel Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas) and Amsterdam, Amstel.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 4.1 miles (6.6 km) away from the city centre.
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