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 - €260 and takes 7h 2m.

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 7h 2m and costs €90 - €260.

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 Brno, Katowice and Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Athens to Helsinki?

The distance between Athens and Helsinki is 2548 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 train and bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs €200 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 7h 2m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €430 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Athens to Helsinki bus arrive?

Athens to Helsinki bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Brno 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 443+ 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, 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)plane ATH - HEL
7h 2m
€92–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 7h
€200–308
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
€904–2,089
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
9h 59m
€109–292
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
13h 7m
€141–354
Bus, train via Warsaw
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
€215–459
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 10h
€198–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Brnobus
2. Take the bus from Brno to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Tallinnbus
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 22h
€224–423
Drive 5,302.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Helsinkicar 5,302.2 km
2d 9h
€957–1,382

Athens to Helsinki by train, bus, foot, and subway

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,548.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Helsinki, Bus Station via Brno, Katowice, and Tallinn, Bus Station in around 2d 22h.

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