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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £110 - £240 and takes 46h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lerwick is to night train and train and ferry which takes 40h 16m and costs £400 - £1,000.

How far is it from Zurich to Lerwick?

The distance between Zurich and Lerwick is 987 miles.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lerwick without a car is to night train and train and ferry which takes 40h 16m and costs £400 - £1,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Zurich to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 7:00 PM in Zurich and 6:00 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Zurich to Lerwick - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Lerwick by plane, bus, night train, 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 Zurich Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lerwick (LSI)ZRH - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
10h 59m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon299
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 to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
46h 45m
£110–239
Night train, train, ferry
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
40h 16m
£402–1,002
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zurich 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 to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry TerminalNl2
46h 42m
Train to Basel, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lerwick (LSI)BSL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 47m
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singen
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingen
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lerwick (LSI)STR - LSI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 20m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lerwick (LSI)GVA - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
12h 57m

Zurich to Lerwick by night train, train, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

40h 16mAverage Duration

£402Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.5 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal via Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen in around 40h 16m.

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