How to travel from Paris to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Paris and Helsinki is around 1,947km (1,210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Paris to Helsinki 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.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Paris if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€235($235)
Finnair
+ 7 others3 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 18h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€500($500)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Paris to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €190 ($190) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Paris and Helsinki is around 1,947km (1,210 miles).
It takes around 4hrs to get from Paris and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €190 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Paris and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Paris and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Paris and Helsinki. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Finnair, Air France, Air Baltic, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines and Norwegian Air International fly between Paris and Helsinki. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Paris to Helsinki typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Paris and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,106km (1,930 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | €235($235) | every 15 mins | 1,947km (1,210 miles) |
| Fly to Helsinki (HEL) | 4h 50m | €310($310) | every 10 mins | 2,310km (1,436 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €445($445) | hourly | 1,993km (1,238 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 45m | €335($335) | hourly | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | €195($195) | twice daily | 2,824km (1,755 miles) |
| Bus to Reims, Rue du Général Estienne, ferry | 1 day 21h | €190($190) | twice a week | 3,039km (1,888 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 12h | €500($500) | once daily | 2,575km (1,600 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | €655($655) | on demand | 3,106km (1,930 miles) |
| Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, ferry | 1 day 14h | €435($435) | once daily | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 3h | €630($630) | twice a week | 3,715km (2,308 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Air Baltic
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
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