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 €85 - €170 and takes 41h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Bus Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Tallinn, Bus Station and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Cologne?

The distance between Helsinki and Cologne is 1590 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 21m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Cologne?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Cologne is to Bus via Berlin which takes 32h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €400 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Helsinki to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:22 PM in Helsinki and 11:22 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1769+ 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, train, ferry, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 14m
€108–317
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HEL - CGN
6h 53m
€82–393
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 21m
€146–284
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
32h 35m
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
€575–841
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 38m
€108–323
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
€136–363
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
36h 30m
€94–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
41h 25m
€85–165
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
€633–903

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

7Weekly Services

36h 30mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,589.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Tallinn, Bus Station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 32h 35m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Finnair, and three other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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