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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £230 and takes 33h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs £270 - £650.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kirkwall?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kirkwall is 587 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 33h 9m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rotterdam to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Kirkwall?

Kirkwall is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 12:46 AM in Rotterdam and 11:46 PM in Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)AMS - KOI
6h 21m
£271–627
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
33h 9m
£90–222
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRU - KOI
7h 51m
£308–687

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

33Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.6 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 33h 9m.

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