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How to get fromShetland Islands to Lofoten (Island)by bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Lofoten (Island) by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Svolvær Airport, Helle

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    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)plane plane LSI - SVJ
    23h 12m

  2. Bus, fly to Leknes

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Leknes (LKN)plane plane LSI - LKN
    23h 12m

  3. Bus, fly to Vaeroy

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Vaeroy (VRY)plane plane LSI - VRY
    24h 42m

  4. Bus, fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes

    1. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)plane plane LSI - EVE
    3. Take the bus from Harstad/Narvik lufthavn to Jordnes kryssbus bus
    15h 39m

Lerwick (LSI) to Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration23h 32mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 2,404Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Shetland Islands to Lofoten (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,282.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 12m

What companies run services between Shetland Islands, Scotland and Lofoten (Island), Norway?

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Lofoten (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, then fly to Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Viking Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, then fly to Leknes (LKN).

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