Rome2Rio

How to get fromBerlin to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Orkney Islands

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BER - KOI
    11h 7m
    £205–659

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    42h 1m
    £167–260

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    27h 53m
    £440–696

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    38h 40m
    £177–347

  5. Train, ferry via Berlin Gesundbrunnen

    1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    32h 17m
    £358–554

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cheltenham Racecoursebus bus Cf5
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    40h 1m
    £347–559

Berlin to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£440Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Berlin to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 802.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Ryanair, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides