Rome2Rio

How to get fromLyon to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Shetland Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Shetland Islands 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.

  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LYS - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    13h

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    41h 34m
    £220–371

  3. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane GVA - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    12h 35m

  4. Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MRS - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    14h 21m

  5. Train to Basel, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BSL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    16h 24m

Lyon to Shetland Islands by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Shetland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,071.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lyon to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry, walk to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Road End via Lille Europe, Lille, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 41h 34m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

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