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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £130 - £440 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 10h 35m and costs £130 - £440.

How far is it from Kiel to Kirkwall?

The distance between Kiel and Kirkwall is 698 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Kiel to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Kiel. It is currently 11:08 PM in Kiel and 10:08 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 228+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Kiel to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kiel to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane HAM - KOI
10h 35m
£131–437
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRE - KOI
10h 58m
£167–864
Train, train to Esbjerg, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Kolding St.train
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train
4. Fly from Esbjerg (EBJ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EBJ - KOI
10h 39m
Train, bus to Billund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Kolding St.train
3. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
4. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BLL - KOI
14h 22m

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

21Weekly Planes

8h 47mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.1 mi
Duration: 10h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kiel to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Hamburg Hbf, take the train to Hamburg Airport, walk to Hamburg Airport (HAM) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hamburg Hbf, take the train to Bremen Hbf, walk to Bremen Hauptbahnhof, take the line 6 vehicle to Bremen Flughafen, walk to Bremen Airport (BRE) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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