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

The cheapest way to get from London to Helsinki is to fly which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between London and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 45m.

How far is it from London to Helsinki?

The distance between London and Helsinki is 1894 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 37h 36m and costs €300 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from London to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Helsinki bus from?

London to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from London to Helsinki?

The best way to get from London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €340 and takes 46h 45m.

Where does the London to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 1:11 AM in London and 3:11 AM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Helsinki.

London to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from London to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LHR - HEL
5h 30m
€104–312
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LGW - HEL
5h 54m
€93–442
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
37h 36m
€301–923
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port Of Frederikshavncar
4. Take the carferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Gothenburgcarferry
5. Drive from Gothenburg to Helsinkicar
43h 2m
€660–1,147
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LCY - HEL
7h 28m
€234–659
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane STN - HEL
6h 6m
€97–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
41h 57m
€258–559
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
46h 45m
€203–333
Drive, Eurotunnel, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Grenåcar
4. Take the carferry from Grenå to Halmstadcarferry
5. Drive from Halmstad to Helsinkicar
43h 55m
€779–1,115

London to Helsinki by train, foot, and bus

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37h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,894.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between London, England and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 46h 45m.

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