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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £230 and takes 46h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which takes 46h 12m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Basel to Lerwick?

The distance between Basel and Lerwick is 956 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lerwick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 45h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Basel to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:31 AM in Basel and 5:31 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Basel to Lerwick - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Basel 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 from Basel, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lerwick (LSI)BSL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 11m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon 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
46h 12m
£107–229
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
45h 37m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lerwick (LSI)ZRH - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 12m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Knebworth Park EstateK06
4. Take the train from Stevenage to Aberdeen
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
2d
£266–550

Basel to Lerwick by bus and ferry

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46h 12mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.9 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Lerwick. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Brussels-North Station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Sheffield, Sheffield, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 45h 37m.

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