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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki is to fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg C and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Helsinki?

The distance between Gothenburg and Helsinki is 829 km.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 44m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Helsinki bus from?

Gothenburg to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gothenburg C station.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Helsinki train from?

Gothenburg to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Gothenburg to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €440 and takes 29h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €190 - €310 and takes 41h 5m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Gothenburg. It is currently 2:17 PM in Gothenburg and 3:17 PM in Helsinki.

Where does the Gothenburg to Helsinki train arrive?

Gothenburg to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

How do I get a train ticket from Gothenburg to Helsinki?

Book your Gothenburg to Helsinki train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gothenburg to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Gothenburg to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gothenburg to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GOT - HEL
4h 16m
€74–208
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 440 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
3. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain
18h 44m
€122–214
Train
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 440 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain 94
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
4. Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
5. Take the train from Oulu to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
29h 57m
€283–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg C to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N132
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206 / ...
41h 5m
€192–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
22h 4m
€145–255
Train, line 80 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 440 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80
3. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
23h 21m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Solna stationtrain
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Mariehamncarferry
3. Take the carferry from Mariehamn to Helsinkicarferry
24h 22m
€120–200

Gothenburg to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 829.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Oulu in around 29h 57m.

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