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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £150 - £550 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 9h 49m and costs £150 - £550.

How far is it from Bern to Kirkwall?

The distance between Bern and Kirkwall is 969 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Bern to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bern and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Bern. It is currently 12:15 AM in Bern and 11:15 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 215+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Bern to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Bern to Kirkwall by train or plane

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Train to Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BSL - KOI
11h 32m
£146–527
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GVA - KOI
9h 49m
£152–547

Basel (BSL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

17Weekly Planes

10h 46mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bern to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 963.6 mi
Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bern to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Genève-Aéroport, walk to Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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