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

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GVA - KOI
    6h 22m
    £110–449

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 5m
    £390–617

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    32h 48m
    £306–557

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    37h 35m
    £135–227

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y51
    3. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    29h 22m
    £446–737

Geneva to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 959.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

easyJet, Loganair, and KLM fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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