How to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €62, and a train costs an average of €444.

Distance: 711 km

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€444

Average price

€174

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€118

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Cheapest

9h 53m

Average total duration

9h 23m

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30m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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23h 9m

Average total duration

22h 39m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.3kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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from Glasgow to Amsterdam

How to get from Glasgow to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU27836
    7:25 PM1h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU27836
    7:25 PM1h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL936
    9:10 AM1h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    11:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34181+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
    6:29 AM15h51
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    4031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34181+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9152
    6:29 AM15h51
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    4031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33973+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9152+BusBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
    10:18 AM12h02
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    4551One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM22h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM23h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    10:25 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
    2241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 AM27h45
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2411One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL934
    6:00 AM1h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH975 · LH986
    5:25 PM14h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1473 · BA432
    9:05 AM4h00
    Glasgow International Airport
    2:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €118.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Amsterdam:

A bus is €56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average €174.

A bus is €326 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average €444.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 23m.

Bus takes on average 22h 39m.

The Glasgow to Amsterdam distance is approximately 711 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, ScotRail to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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