How to travel from Dublin to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Dublin and Helsinki is around 2,058km (1,279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dublin to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€370($370)
Finnair
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Prague Florenc and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration3 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€455($455)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Dublin and Helsinki is around 2,058km (1,279 miles).
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dublin and Helsinki by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Helsinki is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Helsinki. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus, KLM, Lufthansa and Air France fly between Dublin and Helsinki. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Dublin to Helsinki typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €370($370) | every 30 mins | 2,058km (1,279 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | €175($175) | hourly | 2,100km (1,305 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 3 days 4h | €455($455) | twice a week | 3,899km (2,423 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Eurobus SK
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