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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Helsinki is to fly which costs €120 - €240 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 10m.

How far is it from Geneva to Helsinki?

The distance between Geneva and Helsinki is 2015 km. The road distance is 3850.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus via Vilnius which takes 39h 34m and costs €550 - €1500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Geneva to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Helsinki bus from?

Geneva to Helsinki bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Geneva to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 46h 10m.

Where does the Geneva to Helsinki bus arrive?

Geneva to Helsinki bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 8:40 PM in Geneva and 9:40 PM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Geneva to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Helsinki is 3850 km. It takes approximately 40h 9m to drive from Geneva to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Geneva to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, car train, 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 to Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GVA - HEL
3h 25m
€121–235
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
5. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
39h 34m
€554–1,481
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
40h 12m
€347–1,031
Drive 3,850.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Helsinkicar 3,850.5 km
40h 9m
€702–1,014
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane GVA - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
6h 30m
€121–293
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
43h 36m
€360–837
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
46h 10m
€189–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturmbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d
€210–418
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Swinoujsciecar
4. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
5. Drive from Bornholmerfærgen, Ystad to Helsinkicar
2d 3h
€634–1,034

Geneva to Helsinki by train and bus

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39h 34mAverage Duration

€554Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,014.6 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin central bus station, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 46h 10m.

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