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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Athens is to train and fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 11h 13m.

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 €100 - €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 Krakow, MDA Bus Station and Rzeszów. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Athens?

The distance between Helsinki and Athens is 2548 km. The road distance is 5296.2 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 ferry and bus and train which takes 2 days 7h 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 €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Helsinki to Athens bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Helsinki to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Athens is 5296 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Helsinki to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Athens by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, 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 from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)HEL - ATH
7h 9m
€102–302
Train to Turku Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TKU - ATH
11h 13m
€80–253
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Warsaw
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-NyugatiIc
4. Take the bus from Budapest-Nyugati to Athens
2d 7h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
2d 6h
€902–2,065
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TLL - ATH
9h 17m
€117–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Warsaw Bus Station West
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Rzeszow Glowny
3. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athens
2d 9h
€202–277
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Główny
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbf
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Ferencvaros
5. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athens
2d 11h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Krakow MDA Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Rzeszow, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Rzeszów to Athens
2d 14h
€147–252
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
3. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nord
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens
3d 18h
Drive 5,296.2 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Athens5,296.2 km
2d 9h
€951–1,373

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

4Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Athens via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, Rzeszow, Bus Station, and Rzeszów in around 2d 14h.

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