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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £140 - £360 and takes 38h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs £260 - £700.

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 36h 56m and costs £140 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m 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 5:44 PM in Cologne and 4:44 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 5 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 19m
£218–462
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
36h 56m
£143–344
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 46m
£288–724
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
8h 6m
£264–676
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
38h 3m
£145–357

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

15Weekly Planes

7h 43mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to D-Flughafen Bf, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, 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 Köln Hbf to West Tankerness Lane via Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg central train station, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 36h 56m.

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