How to travel from Marseille to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Marseille and Helsinki is around 2,355km (1,463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Marseille 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 → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost€365($365)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Geneva then Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille 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 €215 ($215) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Marseille and Helsinki is around 2,355km (1,463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,291km (1,424 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Marseille and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marseille and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marseille and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Marseille and Helsinki. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Marseille to Helsinki. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Marseille to Helsinki typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,603km (2,239 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €365 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5hrs | €365($365) | 5 times a day | 2,368km (1,472 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 40m | €565($565) | 5 times a day | 2,355km (1,463 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | €410($410) | every 4 hours | 2,445km (1,519 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly | 7h 35m | €540($540) | every 2 hours | 2,704km (1,680 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 4h | €215($215) | once a week | 3,463km (2,152 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | €270($270) | twice daily | 3,279km (2,037 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, bus and ferry | 1 day 21h | €325($325) | twice daily | 3,570km (2,218 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 1 day 13h | €760($765) | on demand | 3,603km (2,239 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 18h | €475($475) | once daily | 2,804km (1,742 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 9h | €655($655) | once a week | 4,122km (2,562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
DFDS Seaways
Bus companies
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
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