Rome2Rio

How to get fromOrkney Islands to Amsterdamby plane, ferry, train, or bus

Find Transport to Amsterdam

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Amsterdam by plane, ferry, train, 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 Kirkwall (KOI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane KOI - AMS
    6h 10m
    €273–710

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus
    34h 25m
    €145–238

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    21h 47m
    €455–703

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus
    31h 48m
    €150–298

  5. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    24h 17m
    €225–413

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Amsterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 901.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Loganair, KLM, and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

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