Rome2Rio

How to get fromLerwick to Copenhagenby taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

Find Transport to Copenhagen

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Copenhagen by taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane LSI - CPH
    5h 19m
    kr 3,599–5,503

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Busterminalbus bus N74 / ...
    2d 4h
    kr 1,629–2,560

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ice
    5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain train Ece / ...
    37h 48m
    kr 4,109–6,630

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain train 1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Koebenhavn Htrain train Rj
    2d 1h
    kr 1,889–3,220

  5. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ice
    5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain train Ece / ...
    40h 28m
    kr 3,609–5,930

Lerwick to Copenhagen by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration37h 48mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 4,109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Copenhagen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,002.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Copenhagen. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), walk to Copenhagen Lufthavn, then take the train to Köpenhamn H. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to København H via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, and Hamburg Hbf in around 37h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Denmark

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides