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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €100 - €280 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Bussijaam and Tallinn Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Helsinki?

The distance between Bulgaria and Helsinki is 2002 km. The road distance is 4625.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 42h 10m and costs €190 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Helsinki bus from?

Bulgaria to Helsinki bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €320 and takes 42h 10m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Helsinki bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Helsinki bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Helsinki is 4625 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Bulgaria to Helsinki.

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

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Bulgaria to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Helsinki by plane, bus, car, ferry, train, or car train

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Fly Sofia Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SOF - HEL
8h 28m
€103–316
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OTP - HEL
7h 21m
€100–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
42h 10m
€195–316
Drive 4,625.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Helsinkicar 4,625.2 km
2d 1h
€874–1,262
Fly Sofia Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane SOF - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
11h 43m
€109–273
Fly Burgas Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BOJ - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
12h 36m
€104–363
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
45h 10m
€160–253
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Chişinău Southern Busbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3d 7h
€304–587
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinkicar
2d 6h
€772–1,178

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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Distance: 2,002 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Helsinki, Finland?

Air Baltic, LOT, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Tallinn, Bus Station, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn Harbour in around 42h 10m.

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