What is the cheapest way to get from Europe to Rousay?

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Rousay is to train and fly and ferry which costs £270 - £650 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Europe to Rousay?

The fastest way to get from Europe to Rousay is to train and fly and ferry which takes 15h 36m and costs £180 - £800.

How far is it from Europe to Rousay?

The distance between Europe and Rousay is 833 miles.

How long does it take to get from Europe to Rousay?

It takes approximately 15h 36m to get from Europe to Rousay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Europe and Rousay?

Rousay is 1h behind Europe. It is currently 12:23 AM in Europe and 11:23 PM in Rousay.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 166+ hotels available in Rousay.

Europe to Rousay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Europe to Rousay by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
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1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane HAJ - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
15h 36m
£185–763
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane FRA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
16h
£278–648
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane FRA - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
19h 51m

Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

10h 25mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Europe to Rousay.

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Distance: 828.3 mi
Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Europe and Rousay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Rousay. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Langenhagen Flughafen, walk to Hannover Airport (HAJ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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