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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to bus which costs €170 - €280 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Turkey to Helsinki?

The distance between Turkey and Helsinki is 2201 km. The road distance is 5174.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Turkey to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Helsinki bus from?

Turkey to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €280 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Turkey to Helsinki bus arrive?

Turkey to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Helsinki is 5175 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Turkey to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Turkey to Helsinki - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

How to get fromTurkey to Helsinki

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
7h 8m
€114–367
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ADB - HEL
8h 37m
€98–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 2h
€173–271
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 12h
€307–444
Drive 5,174.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,174.8 km
2d 6h
€972–1,404
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
7h 28m
€204–557
Fly Antalya Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane AYT - HEL
7h 40m
€212–376
Fly Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 13m
€130–374
Fly Antalya Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane AYT - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 50m
€138–383
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv Palace Square to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 2h
€197–275
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2d 14h
€162–217
Bus, ferry via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3d 5h
€303–582

Turkey to Helsinki by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

2d 14hAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Turkey to Helsinki.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,200.9 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Turkey and Helsinki, Finland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, and Bialystok, Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Finland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.