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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 23m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Switzerland?

The distance between Helsinki and Switzerland is 1817 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 32m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Helsinki to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Switzerland bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 290 and takes 39h 23m.

Where does the Helsinki to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:36 PM in Helsinki and 10:36 PM in Switzerland.

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

Book your Helsinki to Switzerland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Helsinki to Switzerland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Helsinki to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, or car train

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Fly Helsinki Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
5h 51m
CHF 107–271
Fly Helsinki Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HEL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 53m
CHF 83–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
36h 32m
CHF 297–542
Bus, train via Kaunas
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Centralnatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
38h 4m
CHF 441–650
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the carferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Zurichcar
43h 33m
CHF 614–944
Fly Helsinki Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
6h 8m
CHF 120–291
Fly Helsinki Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
7h 12m
CHF 96–329
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TLL - ZRH
8h 14m
CHF 116–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
39h 23m
CHF 191–289
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Suedkreuz to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
39h 51m
CHF 178–328
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
40h 1m
CHF 294–450
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 Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
5. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
2d
CHF 579–944

Helsinki to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 1,816.8 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Switzerland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 39h 23m.

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