What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki is to bus via Białystok which costs €150 - €230 and takes 2 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Helsinki is 2200 km. The road distance is 5174.9 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki without a car is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 5h and costs €150 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Helsinki bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €85 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Białystok, which costs €150 - €230 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Helsinki bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 8:38 PM in Istanbul (State) and 7:38 PM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Helsinki is 5175 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1334+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Istanbul (State) to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Helsinki by plane, bus, night train, train, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
7h 12m
€86–392
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 5h
€153–227
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 15h
€197–356
Drive 5,174.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,174.9 km
2d 6h
€945–1,365
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
6h 50m
€88–375
Fly Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 8m
€140–388
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2d 6h
€193–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 14h
€189–339
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3d 6h

Istanbul (State) to Helsinki by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,200.4 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Helsinki, Finland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Helsinki, Bus Station via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, and Bialystok, Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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