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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which costs £150 - £600 and takes 26h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lerwick is to fly and ferry which takes 26h 38m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Helsinki to Lerwick?

The distance between Helsinki and Lerwick is 948 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lerwick without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 3 days 10h and costs £330 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Helsinki to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 2h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:59 AM in Helsinki and 7:59 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 78+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Helsinki to Lerwick - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Lerwick by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Lerwick, bus
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane HEL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
16h 34m
Fly Helsinki Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane HEL - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry
26h 38m
£151–588
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Žilinabus
3. Take the bus from Žilina to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3d 10h
£331–627
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane TLL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
13h 57m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

2Weekly Planes

12h 50mAverage Duration

£235Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Lerwick.

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Distance: 942.4 mi
Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Helsinki to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Tallinn, Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Žilina, Sheffield, Sheffield, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 3d 10h.

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