What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €100 - €320 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €140 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Mulhouse and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Helsinki?

The distance between Basel and Helsinki is 1835 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 23m and costs €280 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Basel to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Helsinki bus from?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €350 and takes 41h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Helsinki bus arrive?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:59 AM in Basel and 12:59 PM in Helsinki.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Helsinki?

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Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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Basel to Helsinki - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, or car train

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Fly Basel to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BSL - HEL
7h 3m
€106–349
Fly Basel to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BSL - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
11h 19m
€101–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
35h 23m
€283–536
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
42h 43m
€328–472
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
43h 32m
€671–1,028
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ZRH - HEL
6h 47m
€149–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FRA - HEL
7h 38m
€153–365
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GVA - HEL
9h
€209–417
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Berlin Suedkreuznighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206 / ...
38h 2m
€190–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206 / ...
41h 50m
€218–344
Car train, drive, car ferry
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Swinoujsciecar
3. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
4. Drive from Bornholmerfærgen, Ystad to Helsinkicar
2d
€602–1,018

Basel to Helsinki by train and bus

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Distance: 1,834.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Helsinki, Finland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Mulhouse and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 41h 50m.

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