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How to get fromCologne to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DUS - KOI
    11h 22m
    £132–507

  2. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane FRA - KOI
    7h 33m
    £229–562

  3. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane AMS - KOI
    9h 29m
    £266–684

  4. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRU - KOI
    11h 48m
    £289–635

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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