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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Essen is to bus which costs €130 - €190 and takes 41h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Essen via Viru keskus 3, Vana-Pääsküla and Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 11m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Essen?

The distance between Helsinki and Essen is 1571 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Essen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 34m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Helsinki to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Essen bus from?

Helsinki to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Essen?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 41h 11m.

Where does the Helsinki to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 7:54 AM in Helsinki and 6:54 AM in Essen.

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

Book your Helsinki to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

Helsinki to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Essen 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 Helsinki Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
5h 40m
€103–311
Fly Helsinki Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HEL - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 52m
€92–415
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
22h 34m
€154–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
35h 2m
€107–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Essencar
36h 53m
€570–813
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLL - DUS
7h 51m
€98–344
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 Essen Hbftrain
7h 24m
€118–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Vana-Pääsküla to Riiabus
3. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus
41h 11m
€134–190
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 Essencar
35h 24m
€621–884

Helsinki to Essen by bus, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

35h 2mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,570.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Essen, 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, Bus Station to Essen via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Viru keskus 3, Vana-Pääsküla, and Rīga in around 41h 11m.

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