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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £160 - £430 and takes 3 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which takes 3 days 4h and costs £160 - £430.

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 bus and ferry which takes 3 days 4h and costs £160 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 9:06 PM in Helsinki and 7:06 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ 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 from Helsinki Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane HEL - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
12h 34m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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
£161–430
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, 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
14h 13m
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
£346–627

Helsinki to Lerwick by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

3d 4hAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.3 mi
Duration: 12h 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 bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 3d 4h.

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