What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £100 - £260 and takes 35h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 9h 5m and costs £220 - £500.

How far is it from Aachen to Kirkwall?

The distance between Aachen and Kirkwall is 719 miles.

How do I travel from Aachen to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 35h 2m and costs £100 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Aachen to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Aachen and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Aachen. It is currently 10:43 AM in Aachen and 9:43 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Aachen to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kirkwall (KOI)DUS - KOI
9h 5m
£227–498
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
2. Take the bus from Liege to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
35h 2m
£106–252
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)AMS - KOI
10h 22m
£292–656
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kirkwall (KOI)FRA - KOI
10h 17m
£255–634
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
37h 21m
£123–275

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aachen to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf, take the train to D-Flughafen Terminal S, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to West Tankerness Lane via Liège, Guillemins Bf, Liege, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 35h 2m.

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