How to travel from Athens to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Athens and Helsinki is around 2,509km (1,559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Athens 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 → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost€410($410)
Aegean Airlines
+ 6 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Białystok and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Łomża and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €185 ($185) 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 €410 ($410).
The distance between Athens and Helsinki is around 2,509km (1,559 miles).
It takes around 5hrs to get from Athens and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €410 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Helsinki. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 50m.
Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly between Athens and Helsinki. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 3h 50m.
The flight from Athens to Helsinki typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,864km (2,401 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €410 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5hrs | €410($410) | every 30 mins | 2,545km (1,582 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | €555($560) | hourly | 2,509km (1,559 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 10h | €185($185) | twice a week | 3,661km (2,275 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 4h | €185($185) | twice a week | 3,505km (2,178 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 11h | €240($240) | once a week | 3,767km (2,341 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | €815($820) | on demand | 3,864km (2,401 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 22h | €950($950) | once a week | 5,423km (3,370 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Helsinki
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Train operators
Polregio
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
DFDS Seaways
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Siamos Tours
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