How to travel from Zagreb to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Zagreb and Helsinki is around 1,764km (1,096 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Zagreb to Helsinki by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€285($285)
Finnair
+ 4 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Warsaw and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Graz Hbf and then to Katowice then take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Helsinki by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Zagreb and Helsinki is around 1,764km (1,096 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,702km (1,057 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Zagreb and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zagreb and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zagreb and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Helsinki. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Finnair, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and KLM fly between Zagreb and Helsinki. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Zagreb to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) 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 Zagreb and Helsinki. The distance is around 2,585km (1,606 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | €285($285) | every 5 mins | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | €240($240) | once a week | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
| Bus to Maribor bus station, ferry | 1 day 12h | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
| Bus to Stockholm, Ferry | 2 days 5h | €100($100) | once a week | 2,867km (1,781 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | €215($215) | once daily | 2,321km (1,442 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | €545($545) | on demand | 2,585km (1,606 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 4h | €585($585) | once a week | 3,604km (2,239 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zagreb and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Croatia Airlines
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
Bus companies
GlobTourist
Nomago
Pepeks Zagreb
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
DFDS Seaways
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