How to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Copenhagen and Helsinki is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (HEL).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm, Haparanda busstation then T and then to 30-35.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan then take a ferry to Kolera-allas.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Helsinki.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Stockholm then take a ferry to Tallinn then drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Copenhagen and Helsinki is around 927km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Copenhagen and Helsinki by plane.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Helsinki is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Helsinki. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm, Haparanda busstation and T. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

FlixBus, Tapanis Buss, Orajärven Bussit Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Helsinki. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Helsinki. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, Norwegian Air International and Air Baltic fly between Copenhagen and Helsinki. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Copenhagen to Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Helsinki

Transport options from Copenhagen to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins927km (576 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 10m
€205($205)
hourly936km (582 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€355($355)
hourly1,026km (637 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
€125($125)
once a week2,490km (1,547 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 10h
€270($270)
once a week1,593km (990 miles)
Train and Ferry + 2 similar
22h 25m
€215($215)
once daily1,124km (699 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Ferry24h 10m
€160($160)
once a week1,079km (671 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 4h
€170($170)
once a week2,621km (1,628 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 8h
€420($420)
once daily1,845km (1,147 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Copenhagen and Helsinki

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Airports near Helsinki

The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki