How to travel from Porto to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Porto and Helsinki is around 3,226km (2,005 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Porto 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.

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Fly

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Helsinki (HEL).

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated byLufthansa+ 9 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Stockholm then take a ferry to Helsinki.

  • Duration3 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Padua Bus Station, Chișinău then Saint Petersburg Bus station and then to Helsinki Kamppi bus station.

  • Duration4 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Vigo Guixar then take the bus to Deva and then to Stockholm then take a ferry to Helsinki.

  • Duration4 days 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration2 days
  • Distance4,685km (2,911 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Porto to Helsinki by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €230 ($230) and will take around 4 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Porto and Helsinki is around 3,226km (2,005 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,113km (1,934 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Porto and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €230 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Porto and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 6h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Porto and Helsinki. It typically takes around 4 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Porto to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Padua Bus Station, Chișinău, Chişinău Southern Bus and Saint Petersburg Bus station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 4h.

Union Ivkoni, ALVERS TUR, Chisinau Bus Station, Ecolines, Lux Express, 3 Park, Sov Avto, Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express, FlixBus, Visit Tour, Gomel Transport and SKS-Auto run regular bus services between Porto and Helsinki. Buses run once a week and take around 4 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Porto and Helsinki. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Porto to Helsinki. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Porto to Helsinki typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) 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 Porto and Helsinki. The distance is around 4,685km (2,911 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €400 ($400).

How do I get from Porto to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Helsinki

Transport options from Porto to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
6h 5m
€400($400)
every 30 mins3,226km (2,005 miles)
Plane and Ferry7h 60m
€910($910)
hourly3,331km (2,070 miles)
Train to Lisboa - Oriente, Fly8hrs
€380($380)
hourly3,717km (2,309 miles)
Train and Plane8h 55m
€425($425)
twice daily3,615km (2,246 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3 days 20h
€275($275)
once a week5,768km (3,584 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4 days 4h
€230($230)
once a week6,693km (4,159 miles)
Bus via Braga4 days 22h
€430($430)
once a week6,008km (3,733 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
4 days 22h
€350($350)
once a week7,130km (4,431 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
2 days
€990($990)
on demand4,685km (2,911 miles)
Car, Train and Ferry2 days 16h
€875($875)
twice a week5,001km (3,107 miles)

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Airports near Helsinki

The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki