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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Helsinki is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 33h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.

How far is it from Kiel to Helsinki?

The distance between Kiel and Helsinki is 1312 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry via Turku which takes 27h 51m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Kiel to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Helsinki bus from?

Kiel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Helsinki bus arrive?

Kiel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 7:00 PM in Kiel and 8:00 PM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Kiel to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane HAM - HEL
6h 6m
€91–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
33h 55m
€62–142
Train, ferry via Turku
1. Take the train from Neumuenster to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Turkuferry
3. Take the train from Turku satama to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
27h 51m
€89–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Neumuenster to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry Stockholm-Helsinki
29h 59m
€82–119
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HAM - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
9h 11m
€115–299
Train, train to Billund Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Fredericia St.train
3. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BLL - HEL
8h 49m
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the ferry from Travemünde Skandinavienkai to VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satamaferry Travemünde - Helsinki
34h 25m
Train, ferry #3
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Travemünde to Helsinkiferry
34h 33m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kiel to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
3. Drive from Port Of Turku to Helsinkicar
22h 46m
€198–309

Kiel to Helsinki by train, foot, tram, and ferry

3Weekly Services

27h 51mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,312.4 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Helsinki, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 33h 55m.

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