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How to get fromRotterdam to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

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    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane AMS - KOI
    6h 36m
    £240–629

  2. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRU - KOI
    11h 7m
    £245–634

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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