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.
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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Fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Copenhagen (CPH).
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Take a ferry to Stockholm then take the bus to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade.
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Take the bus to 2 then Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Copenhagen central train station.
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Take a ferry to Stockholm then take the train to København H.
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Take a ferry to Stockholm then drive to Copenhagen.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | DKK 1,130($150) | every 20 mins | 927km (576 miles) |
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train | 3h 55m | DKK 1,465($195) | every 20 mins | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 4h 20m | DKK 1,405($190) | every 4 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5hrs | DKK 1,955($265) | hourly | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 5h | DKK 2,185($295) | 3 times a week | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | DKK 1,020($135) | twice a week | 2,483km (1,543 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 23h 40m | DKK 1,590($215) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Ferry to Stockholm, Train | 23h 55m | DKK 1,180($160) | once a week | 1,078km (670 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 4h | DKK 1,280($170) | twice a week | 2,621km (1,629 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24h 40m | DKK 2,290($310) | once daily | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Braathens Regional Aviation
Skånetrafiken
Vy Nattåg
Vy Buss
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Onni Bus
Tapanis Buss
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
The following major airports near Copenhagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.