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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €60 - €260 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Budapest to Helsinki?

The distance between Budapest and Helsinki is 1519 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Helsinki without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 30h 41m and costs €160 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Budapest to Helsinki, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 1:20 AM in Budapest and 2:20 AM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Budapest to Helsinki - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Helsinki by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BUD - HEL
5h 16m
€73–257
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BUD - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 26m
€64–254
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus N1301
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
30h 41m
€163–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
3. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
32h 21m
€118–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Budapest to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
43h 36m
€630–985
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane VIE - HEL
7h 58m
€90–347

Budapest to Helsinki by bus, tram, and ferry

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Distance: 1,519 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) twice daily.

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