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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €95 - €290 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Helsinki?

The distance between Basel and Helsinki is 1835 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 37m and costs €270 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Basel to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Helsinki bus from?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 43h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Helsinki bus arrive?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 2:39 AM in Basel and 3:39 AM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Basel to Helsinki - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, car train, ferry, or car 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 Basel to Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BSL - HEL
7h 11m
€90–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
35h 37m
€276–754
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
40h 39m
€290–741
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinkicar
37h 23m
€660–964
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ZRH - HEL
6h 51m
€136–311
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FRA - HEL
7h 47m
€154–383
Fly Basel to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BSL - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 12m
€98–287
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GVA - HEL
9h
€173–454
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane ZRH - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
9h 47m
€144–359
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
39h 12m
€294–604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
43h 32m
€174–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
43h 36m
€619–1,017

Basel to Helsinki by train and bus

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35h 37mAverage Duration

€276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,834.6 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Helsinki, Finland?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Helsinki, Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 43h 32m.

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