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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Helsinki is to fly which costs €110 - €300 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from Zurich to Helsinki?

The distance between Zurich and Helsinki is 1815 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 6m and costs €450 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Zurich to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Helsinki bus from?

Zurich to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Zurich to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €320 and takes 42h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 10:39 PM in Zurich and 11:39 PM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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

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Fly Zurich Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ZRH - HEL
5h 31m
€116–297
Train to Basel, fly to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BSL - HEL
8h 1m
€112–408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
37h 6m
€450–1,142
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
39h 7m
€321–525
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
43h 24m
€650–1,020
Fly Zurich Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane ZRH - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 52m
€122–304
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
37h 14m
€276–866
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Suedkreuznighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
39h 19m
€174–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus N42
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
42h 10m
€194–319
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Swinoujsciecar
4. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
5. Drive from Bornholmerfærgen, Ystad to Helsinkicar
2d 1h
€610–1,021

Zurich to Helsinki by train, foot, and bus

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37h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,814.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin central bus station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 42h 10m.

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