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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 110 - SFr 270 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Zurich?

The distance between Helsinki and Zurich is 1815 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Ełk which takes 34h 56m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Helsinki to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Zurich bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Zurich?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 330 and takes 39h 30m.

Where does the Helsinki to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 4:47 AM in Helsinki and 3:47 AM in Zurich.

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Zurich.

Helsinki to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Zurich by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, or car train

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Fly Helsinki Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
5h 42m
CHF 117–267
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
34h 56m
CHF 338–1,177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
35h 48m
CHF 302–902
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Zurichcar
43h 27m
CHF 588–935
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 8m
CHF 124–288
Fly Helsinki Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 31m
CHF 136–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
39h 30m
CHF 193–329
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
40h 1m
CHF 440–1,163
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the night train from Berlin Suedkreuz to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
40h 57m
CHF 175–343
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
5. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
2d
CHF 567–924

Helsinki to Zurich by bus and train

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34h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,814.6 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Zurich, 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 Zurich Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin central bus station in around 39h 30m.

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