How to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €58. 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 €58, and a train costs an average of €477.

Distance: 711 km

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Bus

€155

Average price

€477

Average price

€105

Average price

Cheapest

5h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 53m

Average total duration

9h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

22h 56m

Average total duration

22h 26m

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30m

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2.1 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

easyJet

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LNER

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FlixBus

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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.

easyJetU23173
11:25AM1h35
Glasgow International Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
1461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:35AM25h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:00AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
1161One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU23173
11:25AM1h35
Glasgow International Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
1461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39313+LNERC40896+Eurostar9152
09:00AM13h20
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:20PMAmsterdam Centraal
2291One-way
2 transfers
ScotRailY39260+LumoC08166+Eurostar9152
07:15AM15h05
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:20PMAmsterdam Centraal
2281One-way
2 transfers
ScotRailY39250+LNERC40884+Eurostar9152
06:45AM15h35
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:20PMAmsterdam Centraal
2241One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:35AM25h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:25AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
1161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:20AM26h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
1181One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:35AM27h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:20PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
1161One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA1493 · BA444
12:45PM5h00
Glasgow International Airport
06:45PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
2771One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1493 · BA446
12:45PM6h25
Glasgow International Airport
08:10PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
2771One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH975+Lufthansa CitylineLH992
06:10AM6h40
Glasgow International Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3231One-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 flight with an average price of €33.

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

A flight is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average €58.

A flight is €444 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average €477.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 40m.

Bus takes on average 22h 10m.

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 1 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, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eastern Airways, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with LNER, Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Lumo to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, 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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