How to travel from Budapest to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Budapest and Helsinki is around 1,523km (946 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Budapest 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 → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Finnair
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy then Brno AN u hotelu Grand and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Brno Hlavni Nadrazi then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Budapest to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Budapest and Helsinki is around 1,523km (946 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,460km (907 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Budapest and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Budapest and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Budapest and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Budapest and Helsinki. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Budapest and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Finnair, Norwegian Air International, Lufthansa, Air Baltic and KLM fly between Budapest and Helsinki. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Budapest to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) 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 Budapest and Helsinki. The distance is around 2,408km (1,496 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €250($250) | every 15 mins | 1,523km (946 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €145($145) | hourly | 1,743km (1,083 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 55m | €290($290) | hourly | 1,687km (1,049 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | €160($160) | once daily | 2,244km (1,395 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | €160($160) | once daily | 2,136km (1,327 miles) |
| Train to Wien Hbf, bus and ferry | 1 day 8h | €200($200) | once daily | 2,135km (1,327 miles) |
| Train to Katowice, bus and ferry | 1 day 9h | €160($160) | once daily | 2,124km (1,320 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | €510($510) | on demand | 2,408km (1,496 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Budapest and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
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