How to travel from Helsinki to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Helsinki and Copenhagen is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Helsinki to Copenhagen 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.

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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,130($150)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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ferry
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bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Stockholm then take the bus to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,185($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to 2 then Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,020($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Stockholm then take the train to København H.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,590($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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ferry
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Stockholm then drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,290($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helsinki and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Helsinki to Copenhagen by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 1,020 ($135) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,130 ($150).

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

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Helsinki and Copenhagen by plane.

The quickest way to get from Helsinki to Copenhagen is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx DKK 1,130 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Helsinki and Copenhagen is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 1,020 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Helsinki and Copenhagen. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Helsinki and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Helsinki to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 2, C and Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Onni Bus, Tapanis Buss and FlixBus run regular bus services between Helsinki and Copenhagen. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Helsinki and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Helsinki and Copenhagen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, Norwegian Air International and Air Baltic fly between Helsinki and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Helsinki to Copenhagen typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH).

The closest major airport to Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Helsinki to Copenhagen. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helsinki to Copenhagen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 1,130 ($150).

How do I get from Helsinki to Copenhagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Helsinki and Copenhagen

Transport options from Helsinki to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
DKK 1,130($150)
every 20 mins927km (576 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train3h 55m
DKK 1,465($195)
every 20 mins1,027km (638 miles)
Ferry and Plane4h 20m
DKK 1,405($190)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
DKK 1,955($265)
hourly1,041km (647 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 5h
DKK 2,185($295)
3 times a week1,291km (802 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
DKK 1,020($135)
twice a week2,483km (1,543 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
23h 40m
DKK 1,590($215)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Ferry to Stockholm, Train23h 55m
DKK 1,180($160)
once a week1,078km (670 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 4h
DKK 1,280($170)
twice a week2,621km (1,629 miles)
Ferry and Car
24h 40m
DKK 2,290($310)
once daily1,149km (714 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Helsinki and Copenhagen

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Airports near Copenhagen

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Copenhagen
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Copenhagen