How to travel from Amsterdam to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Amsterdam and Helsinki is around 1,560km (969 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Amsterdam 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 → Amsterdam if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Finnair
+ 5 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Osnabrueck Hbf then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€355($355)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Amsterdam 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 €175 ($175) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Amsterdam and Helsinki is around 1,560km (969 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,502km (933 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Amsterdam and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Amsterdam and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Amsterdam and Helsinki. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Amsterdam and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Finnair, KLM, Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic and Lufthansa fly between Amsterdam and Helsinki. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Amsterdam to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 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 Amsterdam and Helsinki. The distance is around 2,722km (1,692 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 5m | €255($255) | every 30 mins | 1,560km (969 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €420($420) | every 2 hours | 1,871km (1,162 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 55m | €285($285) | hourly | 1,573km (977 miles) |
| Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, Fly | 5h 15m | €390($390) | every 3 hours | 1,758km (1,093 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | €175($175) | twice daily | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | €355($355) | once daily | 2,097km (1,303 miles) |
| Train to Osnabrueck Hbf, ferry | 1 day 14h | €240($240) | once a week | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 14h | €210($210) | twice a week | 2,441km (1,517 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | €575($575) | on demand | 2,722km (1,692 miles) |
| Train to Osnabrueck Hbf, ferry | 1 day 11h | €285($285) | once daily | 1,754km (1,090 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Amsterdam and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Bus companies
Ecolines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
St Peters Line
Eckeroline
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