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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Athens is to fly which costs €95 - €310 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Bus Station and arriving at Athens via Tallinn, Gara, Chisinau Airport and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Athens?

The distance between Helsinki and Athens is 2548 km. The road distance is 5296.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Athens without a car is to Bus and train via Vilnius which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Helsinki to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Athens bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Athens?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Helsinki to Athens bus arrive?

Helsinki to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Athens is 5297 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Helsinki to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Helsinki to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Athens by plane, bus, train, 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 from Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HEL - ATH
7h 9m
€97–302
Bus, train via Vilnius
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vilnius, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 9h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
2d 7h
€908–2,073
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TLL - ATH
9h 17m
€117–375
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Warsaw Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Rzeszow Glownytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athensbus
2d 9h
€200–281
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Athensbus
2d 9h
€171–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Athensbus
3d 16h
Drive 5,296.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Athenscar 5,296.5 km
2d 9h
€961–1,388

Helsinki to Athens by ferry, foot, and bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Athens.

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Distance: 2,548.3 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Athens, Greece?

Norwegian Air International and Aegean Airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Athens via Tallinn Bus Station, Tallinn, Chisinau, Gara Feroviara, Gara, str. Aeroport, Chisinau Airport, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal in around 3d 16h.

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