How far is it from Helsinki to Lerwick?

The distance between Helsinki and Lerwick is 946 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 bus and train and ferry which takes 3 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m 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 12:50 PM in Helsinki and 10:50 AM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 42+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Helsinki to Lerwick - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane HEL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
11h 33m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3d
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
3d 4h

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

9Weekly Planes

9h 2mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Lerwick.

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Distance: 940.7 mi
Duration: 11h 33m

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 bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Riga, Bus Station, Rīgas SAO, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 3d.

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