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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly which costs €80 - €270 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Helsinki?

The distance between Istanbul and Helsinki is 2203 km. The road distance is 5174.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki without a car is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 3h and costs €150 - €250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Helsinki bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Białystok, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Istanbul to Helsinki bus arrive?

Istanbul to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Zhytomyr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Helsinki?

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

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

Book your Istanbul to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 443+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Istanbul to Helsinki - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul 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
€85–265
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
7h 33m
€83–336
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, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 3h
€155–245
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 Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 11h
€245–511
Drive 5,174.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,174.9 km
2d 6h
€934–1,349
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
9h 59m
€124–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 14h
€161–220
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 5h
€276–682

Istanbul to Helsinki by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Helsinki.

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Distance: 2,202.7 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, and Bialystok, Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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