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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helsinki is to train and bus which costs €75 - €210 and takes 36h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Helsinki?

The distance between Cologne and Helsinki is 1582 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus via Warsaw which takes 33h 31m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cologne to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Helsinki bus from?

Cologne to Helsinki bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €80 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Helsinki bus arrive?

Cologne to Helsinki bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 10:52 PM in Cologne and 11:52 PM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Cologne to Helsinki - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Helsinki by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane DUS - HEL
5h 34m
€107–324
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
36h 33m
€75–206
Train, bus via Warsaw
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95
5. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Elktrain Ic
6. Take the bus from Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
33h 31m
€219–389
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
34h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Grenåcar
2. Take the car ferry from Grenå to Halmstadcarferry
3. Drive from Halmstad to Helsinkicar
37h 29m
€572–870
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane CGN - HEL
7h 3m
€84–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FRA - HEL
6h
€120–319
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BRU - HEL
7h 12m
€138–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
34h 22m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rīgabus
3. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
41h 1m
€152–362

Cologne to Helsinki by train and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 31mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,582 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Helsinki, Finland?

Lufthansa, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Helsinki, Bus Station via Masurenallee - Berlin and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 34h 22m.

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