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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €95 - €230 and takes 35h 49m.

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 6h 8m and costs €100 - €320.

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 ferry and train which takes 23h 20m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 6h 8m and costs €100 - €320. 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 8:46 PM in Helsinki and 7:46 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1788+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Cologne by plane, ferry, train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
6h 8m
€107–317
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus
40h 17m
€72–195
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama to Travemünde Skandinavienkaiferry
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
23h 20m
€144–272
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Colognecar
37h 24m
€579–832
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HEL - CGN
6h 58m
€77–345
Fly 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 40m
€106–303
Fly 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 15m
€131–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
35h 49m
€95–230
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Colognecar
35h 41m
€625–887

Helsinki to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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35h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,583 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. 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.

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