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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Geneva via Tallinna bussijaam and Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 45m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Geneva?

The distance between Helsinki and Geneva is 2017 km. The road distance is 3843.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 47m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Helsinki to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Geneva bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Geneva?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 45m.

Where does the Helsinki to Geneva bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 4:19 PM in Helsinki and 3:19 PM in Geneva.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Geneva is 3844 km. It takes approximately 40h 10m to drive from Helsinki to Geneva.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Geneva.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Geneva by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, 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 from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
5h 38m
CHF 83–223
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLL - GVA
7h 44m
CHF 81–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
38h 47m
CHF 189–424
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Tczewtrain Tlk / ...
3. Take the train from Tczew to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
38h 49m
CHF 239–476
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain 305
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2d 7h
CHF 199–345
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
43h 14m
CHF 169–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Prahabus
3. Take the bus from Prague to Genevabus
45h 45m
Drive 3,843.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Genevacar 3,843.6 km
40h 10m
CHF 635–916
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Hamburg Altonacar
4. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
5. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Genevacar
2d
CHF 589–1,479

Helsinki to Geneva by bus and train

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38h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,017.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Geneva, Switzerland?

Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Geneva via Tallinna bussijaam, Praha, and Prague in around 45h 45m.

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