How to travel from Zurich to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between Zurich and Helsinki is around 1,799km (1,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Zurich to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, 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 → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€340($340)
Finnair
+ 6 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€455($455)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zurich to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Zurich and Helsinki is around 1,799km (1,118 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Zurich and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Zurich and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zurich and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Zurich and Helsinki. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zurich and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Finnair, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss Airways, KLM, Air Baltic and Ukraine International Airlines fly between Zurich and Helsinki. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Zurich to Helsinki typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich and Helsinki. The distance is around 2,908km (1,807 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €340($340) | every 5 mins | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €390($390) | every 3 hours | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | €575($580) | hourly | 1,799km (1,118 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | €180($180) | twice daily | 2,536km (1,576 miles) |
| Bus to Prague, ÚAN Florenc, ferry | 1 day 17h | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 2,703km (1,679 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | €455($455) | once daily | 2,530km (1,572 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, ferry | 1 day 16h | €340($340) | once a week | 2,327km (1,446 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | €615($615) | on demand | 2,908km (1,807 miles) |
| Train to Basel Bad Bf, ferry | 1 day 14h | €395($395) | once daily | 2,186km (1,359 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 1 day 23h | €555($555) | twice a week | 3,220km (2,001 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zurich and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Finnlines
St Peters Line
Eckeroline
Train operators
Snälltåget
Urlaubs-Express
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