How to travel from Vienna to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Vienna and Helsinki is around 1,472km (914 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Vienna to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Vienna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€125($125)
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€175($175)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vienna and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vienna to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Vienna and Helsinki is around 1,472km (914 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,439km (894 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Vienna and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vienna and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vienna and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Vienna and Helsinki. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Vienna and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Ryanair, Finnair, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Vienna and Helsinki. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Vienna to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Vienna and Helsinki. The distance is around 2,217km (1,378 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vienna to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vienna and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,502km (933 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 5m | €180($180) | hourly | 1,472km (914 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | €175($175) | once daily | 1,930km (1,199 miles) |
| Train to Katowice, bus and ferry | 1 day 6h | €185($185) | once daily | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | €470($470) | on demand | 2,217km (1,378 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vienna and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Air Baltic
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Bus companies
Airports near Helsinki
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Helsinki