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 29m.

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 29m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

How far is it from Helsinki to Geneva?

The distance between Helsinki and Geneva is 2015 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 via Ełk which takes 36h 58m and costs SFr 360 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 360 and takes 43h 15m.

Where does the Helsinki to Geneva bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:03 AM in Helsinki and 10:03 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 469+ hotels available in Geneva.

Helsinki to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

Q: 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 GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, POZNAŃ, Dworzec PKS Galeria Avenida and SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Geneva by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, 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 29m
CHF 82–224
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 Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
6. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
36h 58m
CHF 364–882
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 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
5. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
37h 58m
CHF 304–907
Drive 3,843.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Genevacar 3,843.6 km
40h 10m
CHF 650–939
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
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 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Poznan, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from POZNAŃ, Dworzec PKS Galeria Avenida to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
4. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorcierebus
43h 15m
CHF 167–355
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Zürich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2d 13h
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 572–1,477

Helsinki to Geneva by bus and train

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36h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,014.8 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, POZNAŃ, Dworzec PKS Galeria Avenida, and SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 in around 43h 15m.

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