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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £120 - £290 and takes 37h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs £100 - £370.

How far is it from Cologne to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cologne and Kirkwall is 691 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 37h 18m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Cologne to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:22 AM in Cologne and 10:22 AM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 168+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cologne to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne 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 Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kirkwall (KOI)DUS - KOI
8h 54m
£128–492
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kirkwall (KOI)CGN - KOI
8h 19m
£104–369
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station 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
37h 18m
£127–284
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kirkwall (KOI)FRA - KOI
10h 11m
£239–614
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)AMS - KOI
9h 54m
£288–724
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station 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
38h 19m
£134–367

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

11Weekly Planes

8h 6mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 687 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

Eurowings, Loganair, and Ryanair UK fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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