What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Helsinki is to fly which costs €90 - €270 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Rzeszów and Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Athens to Helsinki?

The distance between Athens and Helsinki is 2546 km. The road distance is 5302.2 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Helsinki without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs €200 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Athens to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Helsinki bus from?

Athens to Helsinki bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Athens to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Kraków, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Athens to Helsinki bus arrive?

Athens to Helsinki bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Rzeszów station.

Can I drive from Athens to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Helsinki is 5302 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Athens to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Athens to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Helsinki by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ATH - HEL
6h 52m
€92–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
€202–263
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinkicar
2d 6h
€901–2,085
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane ATH - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 2m
€131–328
Fly to Turku Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane ATH - TKU
2. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain
14h 14m
€134–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Rzeszówbus
3. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 10h
€167–266
Bus via Kraków
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
2. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Krakowbus
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
€155–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chisinau Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3d 18h
Drive 5,302.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Helsinkicar 5,302.2 km
2d 9h
€949–1,371

Athens to Helsinki by bus and train

1Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,545.9 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Helsinki, Finland?

Norwegian Air International and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Helsinki, Bus Station via Rzeszów and Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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