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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly which costs €100 - €300 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 47m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Cologne?

The distance between Helsinki and Cologne is 1581 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Cologne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 31h 1m and costs €250 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Helsinki to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Cologne bus from?

Helsinki to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Cologne?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 47m.

Where does the Helsinki to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 6:34 AM in Helsinki and 5:34 AM in Cologne.

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

Book your Helsinki to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
5h 44m
€109–294
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HEL - CGN
7h 7m
€100–347
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turku satamatrain
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
31h 1m
€259–710
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
31h 29m
€228–645
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the carferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Colognecar
37h 26m
€561–836
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 10m
€133–385
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HEL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€140–480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
32h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
35h 52m
€229–597
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus
40h 19m
€131–313
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the carferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
5. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
45h 26m
€609–985

Helsinki to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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31h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,580.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Cologne, Germany?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 32h 47m.

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