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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Rome is to ferry and bus which costs €150 - €380 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Rome is to ferry and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs €150 - €380.

How far is it from Lerwick to Rome?

The distance between Lerwick and Rome is 2290 km.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Rome without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Lerwick to Rome, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lerwick and Rome?

Rome is 1h ahead of Lerwick. It is currently 4:59 PM in Lerwick and 5:59 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21479+ hotels available in Rome.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Rome by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)LSI - FCO
10h 53m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
2d 9h
€153–378
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma TerminiFr
2d 4h
Bus, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LSI - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
12h 28m
Bus, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Naples Airport (NAP)LSI - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
17h 53m

Lerwick to Rome by ferry and bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,290.1 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Rome, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Rome. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the train to Roma Termini. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Roma Termini via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Sheffield, Sheffield, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North Station, Bologna, and Bologna Centrale in around 2d 4h.

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