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20 h 12 min
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Cologne, Germany → Orkney Islands, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Cologne to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
20 h 12 min
Car
1714 km.
from $94
Other
9 h 5 min
Train, Plane
1095 km.
from $339.58
9 h 22 min
Train, Plane
1095 km.
from $284.62
35 h 55 min
Train, Bus, Ferry
1096 km.
from $399.22
9 h 15 min
Train, Plane
1095 km.
from $466.87
36 h 26 min
Bus, Ferry
1095 km.
from $336.82

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Duisburg central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$108.14
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$26.72–$44.53

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$229.01

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$572.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,017.81
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$890.58

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$572.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,017.81
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$445.29

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$31.81
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$57.25
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$40.71

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$76.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$50.89

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$8.27

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$52.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $184.78 - $304.35 and takes 36h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Cologne to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Cologne and Orkney Islands is 1113 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 35h 55m and costs $206.52 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Cologne to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 07:45 in Cologne and 06:45 in Orkney Islands.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 152+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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