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 100 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 56m.

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 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

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, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Zurich?

The distance between Helsinki and Zurich is 1817 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 which takes 36h 28m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 300 and takes 39h 20m.

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 8:57 PM in Helsinki and 7:57 PM 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 1265+ 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 56m
CHF 107–242
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 28m
CHF 303–562
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 Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
37h 11m
CHF 295–578
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 616–947
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 19m
CHF 116–267
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 35m
CHF 124–366
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 20m
CHF 201–299
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 47m
CHF 183–333
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
39h 48m
CHF 298–453
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 581–952

Helsinki to Zurich by bus and train

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36h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,816.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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 in around 39h 20m.

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