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 - £220 and takes 47h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lerwick is to bus and train and ferry which takes 38h 49m and costs £180 - £600.

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 bus and train and ferry which takes 38h 49m and costs £180 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m 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 2:44 PM in Zurich and 1:44 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lerwick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich 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 from Zurich Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lerwick (LSI)plane ZRH - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
10h 22m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus 299
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
47h 22m
£117–216
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourgbus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
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
38h 49m
£184–582
Train to Basel, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane BSL - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus
12h 1m

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

7Weekly Services

38h 49mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.5 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

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 bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 38h 49m.

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