How to travel from Lyon to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Lyon and Helsinki is around 2,121km (1,318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lyon 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.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost€345($345)
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Train to Geneve, ferry
Take the train to Geneve, Bern then Berlin Hbf and then to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Kolera-allas.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€495($495)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €200 ($200) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between Lyon and Helsinki is around 2,121km (1,318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,076km (1,290 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Lyon and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Helsinki. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Helsinki. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Helsinki typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,292km (2,045 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 45m | €345($345) | every 20 mins | 2,128km (1,322 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €405($405) | every 3 hours | 2,183km (1,356 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 35m | €510($515) | hourly | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 19h | €200($200) | twice daily | 2,957km (1,838 miles) |
Train to Geneve, ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | €495($495) | once a week | 3,015km (1,873 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 22h | €215($215) | once a week | 3,156km (1,961 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 1 day 11h | €695($695) | on demand | 3,292km (2,045 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 16h | €435($435) | once daily | 2,486km (1,545 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 9h | €645($645) | once a week | 4,053km (2,518 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Train operators
Snälltåget
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
St Peters Line
DFDS Seaways
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