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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Rotterdam is to bus and ferry which costs €120 - €330 and takes 36h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €300 - €700.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Rotterdam?

The distance between Kirkwall and Rotterdam is 940 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 36h 32m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Kirkwall to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Kirkwall. It is currently 3:25 PM in Kirkwall and 4:25 PM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Kirkwall to Rotterdam - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Rotterdam by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)KOI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 51m
€302–696
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
36h 32m
€127–327
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)KOI - RTM
9h 40m
€240–1,100

Kirkwall (KOI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.8 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Loganair and British Airways fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 6 times a week.

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