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How to get fromTromsø to Orkney Islandsby plane, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tromsø to Orkney Islands by plane, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane TOS - KOI
    12h 16m
    £161–603

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Ålesundcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Skateflukaia to Oslo bussterminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus bus
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5d 18h
    £594–1,271

Tromsø to Orkney Islands by car ferry, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket£594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Tromsø, Norway and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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