Rome2Rio

How to get fromZurich to Helsinkiby plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, or car train

Find Transport to Helsinki

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Helsinki Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane ZRH - HEL
    5h 31m
    €126–298

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane ZRH - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    8h 51m
    €125–310

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain train Ice
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus N1206a
    37h 6m
    €450–1,183

  4. Train, bus via Vilnius

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus
    39h 7m
    €321–540

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich to Swinoujsciecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar car
    43h 24m
    €634–1,018

  6. Train to Basel, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane BSL - HEL
    8h 21m
    €134–428

  7. Train, bus via Halle (Saale)

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 12
    3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain train 29 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus
    37h 29m
    €301–986

  8. Night train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Suedkreuznighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus N1206a
    39h 51m
    €175–347

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus bus FlixBus 234
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus N1206a
    40h 50m
    €189–320

  10. Drive, car train, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Lüneburgcartrain train
    3. Drive from Lüneburg to Swinoujsciecar car
    4. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Bornholmerfærgen, Ystad to Helsinkicar car
    2d 1h
    €611–1,021

Zurich to Helsinki by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration37h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€450Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zurich to Helsinki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 40h 50m.

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.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers