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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £180 - £320 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Lerwick is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 35m and costs £150 - £490.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Lerwick?

The distance between Gothenburg and Lerwick is 553 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Lerwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 10h and costs £180 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Gothenburg to Lerwick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Lerwick?

Lerwick is 1h behind Gothenburg. It is currently 10:54 PM in Gothenburg and 9:54 PM in Lerwick.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 102+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Gothenburg to Lerwick - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Gothenburg to Lerwick by plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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Fly, taxi
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1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane GOT - LSI
2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Lerwicktaxi
10h 35m
£157–488
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg to Hanover central bus stationbus 173
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station 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
2d 10h
£185–313

Gothenburg to Lerwick by bus and ferry

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2d 10hAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.9 mi
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Gothenburg to Lerwick. However, you can take the bus to Landvetter flygplats, walk to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Lerwick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gothenburg to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal via Hanover central bus station, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 2d 10h.

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