What is the cheapest way to get from Finland to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Essen is to bus which costs €120 - €270 and takes 41h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Finland to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Finland to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Essen via Tallinna bussijaam, Tallinn Vana Paaskula and Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 33m.

How far is it from Finland to Essen?

The distance between Finland and Essen is 1554 km.

How do I travel from Finland to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Finland to Essen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 11m and costs €210 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Finland to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Finland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Essen bus from?

Finland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Essen?

The best way to get from Finland to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 41h 33m.

Where does the Finland to Essen bus arrive?

Finland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Finland. It is currently 4:14 AM in Finland and 3:14 AM in Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Finland to Essen?

Book your Finland to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Essen.

Finland to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Finland to Essen by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
5h 9m
€99–264
Fly Turku Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TKU - DUS
9h 17m
€88–316
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku satamatrain
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
3. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
30h 11m
€214–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
35h 2m
€203–392
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Port of Travemündeferry
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
37h 17m
€276–626
Fly Helsinki Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 49m
€146–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Vana Paaskula to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus
41h 33m
€120–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Essencar
36h 54m
€536–818
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
5. Drive from Frankfurt to Essencar
45h 42m
€612–972

Finland to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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35h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,553.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Finland and Essen, Germany?

Finnair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Essen via Tallinna bussijaam, Tallinn Vana Paaskula, and Rīga in around 41h 33m.

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