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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to ferry and fly which costs €110 - €290 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 47m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Cologne?

The distance between Helsinki and Cologne is 1583 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Cologne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 54m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Helsinki to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Cologne bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Cologne?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 47m.

Where does the Helsinki to Cologne bus arrive?

Helsinki to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 6:44 PM in Helsinki and 5:44 PM in Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Cologne?

Book your Helsinki to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Helsinki to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

How to get fromHelsinki to Cologne

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 12 ways to get from Helsinki to Cologne 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 54m
€108–295
Fly Helsinki Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HEL - CGN
6h 58m
€95–375
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 Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
30h 54m
€256–550
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
32h 23m
€244–414
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the carferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Colognecar
37h 26m
€595–867
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLL - DUS
8h 12m
€118–282
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 55m
€133–320
Fly Helsinki Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HEL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 5m
€155–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
32h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 5m
€245–415
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus
40h 20m
€128–332
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the carferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
5. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
45h 26m
€626–1,033

Helsinki to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

32h 23mAverage Duration

€244Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Cologne.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,583.1 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Cologne, Germany?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, 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, Harbour Terminal 2 to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 32h 47m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.