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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to Bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 39h 55m.

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 7m 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 via Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.

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 24h 42m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 7m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can Bus via Berlin, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 38h 35m.

Where does the Helsinki to Cologne bus arrive?

Helsinki to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 10:07 AM in Helsinki and 9:07 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cologne.

Helsinki to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, Bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Cologne by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, night train, 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)HEL - DUS
6h 7m
€107–317
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HEL - CGN
6h 53m
€87–370
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama to Travemünde Skandinavienkai
2. Take the train from Lübeck-Travemünde Strand to Hamburg HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
24h 42m
€157–279
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen
38h 35m
€122–264
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstad
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenå
3. Drive from Grenå to Cologne
37h 15m
€566–830
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)HEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 18m
€106–343
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HEL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
8h 15m
€136–343
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama to Travemünde Skandinavienkai
2. Take the bus from Lübeck to Osnabrück central train station
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
26h 30m
€160–262
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf305 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
36h 18m
€198–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Köln
39h 55m
€91–158
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Cologne
35h 30m
€627–890

Helsinki to Cologne by ferry, bus, night train, and train

7Weekly Services

36h 18mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,583.1 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Finnair, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Köln Hbf via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 38h 35m.

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