What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £100 - £330 and takes 25h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 21h 47m and costs £140 - £430.

How far is it from Athens to Lerwick?

The distance between Athens and Lerwick is 1935 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 23h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Athens to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 11:21 PM in Athens and 9:21 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 80+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Athens to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Lerwick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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

Fly Athens International Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lerwick (LSI)ATH - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
13h 23m
Fly Athens International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)ATH - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
25h 49m
£109–323
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road London
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
2d 23h
Fly Athens International Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kirkwall (KOI)ATH - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
21h 47m
£148–426
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamata
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Lerwick (LSI)KLX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
28h 24m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffield
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
6. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
3d 4h
£336–527
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanus
2. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
3d 9h
£133–260
Bus, train, ferry via Prague
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
3d 9h
£325–484

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

5Weekly Planes

11h 27mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,924.2 mi
Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Lerwick. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bounds Green Road London, Hobart Corner, St Pancras International Station, King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 2d 23h.

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