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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to ferry and fly which costs $90 - $350 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $150 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Bucur Obor via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Doraly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 23m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The distance between Helsinki and Bucharest is 1797 km. The road distance is 4730.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 35h 23m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Helsinki to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Bucharest bus from?

Helsinki to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 35h 23m.

Where does the Helsinki to Bucharest bus arrive?

Helsinki to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Bucharest is 4731 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Helsinki to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Helsinki to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, 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 Helsinki Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HEL - OTP
5h 28m
$153–386
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TLL - BBU
10h 18m
$93–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus
35h 23m
$167–262
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Tychytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Tychy to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
46h 23m
$479–910
Drive 4,730.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bucharestcar 4,730.6 km
2d 2h
$1,001–1,446
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TLL - OTP
8h 57m
$175–391
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
$153–230
Bus, train
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 train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3d 1h
$247–697

Helsinki to Bucharest by bus and train

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46h 23mAverage Duration

$479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,796.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Bucharest, Romania?

Norwegian Air International and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bucur Obor via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Riga, Bus Station, Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, and Doraly in around 35h 23m.

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