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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Helsinki is to bus which costs €140 - €260 and takes 33h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.

How far is it from Kiel to Helsinki?

The distance between Kiel and Helsinki is 1312 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Helsinki without a car is to train and line 80 ferry and car ferry which takes 32h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Kiel to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Helsinki bus from?

Kiel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Helsinki bus arrive?

Kiel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 7:32 PM in Kiel and 8:32 PM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Kiel to Helsinki - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 80 ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Helsinki by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Helsinki Airport
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1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane HAM - HEL
6h 6m
€104–315
Train, line 80 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Neumuenster to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80
3. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
32h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
33h 15m
€147–252
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kiel to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
3. Drive from Port Of Turku to Helsinkicar
22h 47m
€221–409
Train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HAM - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
9h 21m
€120–362
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Travemünde to Helsinkiferry
34h 26m
€271–575

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,312.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 33h 15m.

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