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 250 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 250.

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 via Berlin which takes 40h 21m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 470.

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, Bus 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 250. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 360 and takes 45h 25m.

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 6:23 PM in Helsinki and 5:23 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.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Geneva.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station 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 45h 25m.

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Geneva by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, car ferry, car, or car train

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Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
5h 38m
CHF 83–243
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vilnius, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
40h 21m
CHF 238–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station 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
45h 25m
CHF 213–360
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
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 51m
CHF 93–291
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
42h 28m
CHF 291–675
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Marijampolėbus
3. Take the bus from Marijampolė to Stuttgart Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus
5. Take the train from Winterthur to Genèvetrain
2d 4h
CHF 200–387
Drive 3,843.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Genevacar 3,843.6 km
40h 10m
CHF 651–941
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 599–1,498

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

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2d 7hAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest 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, Bus Station to GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, POZNAŃ, Dworzec PKS Galeria Avenida, and SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 in around 45h 25m.

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