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 €100 - €310 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 €100 - €310.

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 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Katowice and Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Athens to Helsinki?

The distance between Athens and Helsinki is 2546 km. The road distance is 5293 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 train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs €450 - €650.

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 Korona Travel, 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 €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Athens to Helsinki bus arrive?

Athens to Helsinki bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Can I drive from Athens to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Helsinki is 5293 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Athens to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1348+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Athens to Helsinki - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, 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)ATH - HEL
6h 52m
€102–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessaloniki
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Centralna
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok
5. Take the bus from Białystok Bus Station to Helsinki Harbour Terminal 2
2d 6h
€455–630
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinki
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)ATH - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
10h 3m
€141–398
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszów
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Station
2d 8h
€208–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszów
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow Glowny
3. Take the bus from Krakow MDA Bus Station to Helsinki Harbour Terminal 2
2d 10h
€159–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Tallinn
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
2d 21h
Drive 5,293 km
1. Drive from Athens to Helsinki5,293 km
2d 8h
€951–1,374

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,546.2 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Norwegian Air International, Aegean Airlines, and Air Baltic fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Helsinki, Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa, Katowice, and Tallinn, Bus Station in around 2d 21h.

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