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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 45h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Zurich?

The distance between Helsinki and Zurich is 1814 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Zurich without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 41m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Helsinki to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Zurich bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Zurich?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 260 and takes 41h 25m.

Where does the Helsinki to Zurich bus arrive?

Helsinki to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:34 PM in Helsinki and 12:34 PM in Zurich.

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

Book your Helsinki to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.

Helsinki to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Zurich by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
5h 50m
CHF 115–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Prahabus
3. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Zürichbus
45h 45m
CHF 46–66
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
35h 41m
CHF 296–482
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
36h 56m
CHF 230–338
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Zurichcar
43h 26m
CHF 570–896
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TLL - ZRH
8h 9m
Fly Helsinki Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 34m
CHF 122–358
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42
41h 25m
CHF 149–254
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Jenbachtrain
3. Take the train from Jenbach to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2d 4h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
38h 55m
CHF 598–1,488

Helsinki to Zurich by bus and train

7Weekly Services

35h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 296Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Zurich.

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Distance: 1,814.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Zurich Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin central bus station in around 41h 25m.

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