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

The cheapest way to get from London to Helsinki is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

How far is it from London to Helsinki?

The distance between London and Helsinki is 1894 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 37h 32m and costs €370 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from London to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Helsinki bus from?

London to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from London to Helsinki?

The best way to get from London to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 47h 25m.

Where does the London to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 9:56 AM in London and 11:56 AM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

There are 10 ways to get from London to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LHR - HEL
5h 38m
€94–262
Fly London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane STN - HEL
6h 15m
€68–221
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
37h 32m
€374–765
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port Of Frederikshavncar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Gothenburgcarferry
5. Drive from Gothenburg to Helsinkicar
43h 1m
€638–1,077
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LGW - HEL
6h 5m
€77–268
Fly London City Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LCY - HEL
7h 37m
€185–339
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane LGW - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
8h 51m
€107–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
43h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
47h 25m
€188–331
Drive, Eurotunnel, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Grenåcar
4. Take the car ferry from Grenå to Halmstadcarferry
5. Drive from Halmstad to Helsinkicar
43h 49m

London to Helsinki by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

37h 32mAverage Duration

€374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,894.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between London, England and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 47h 25m.

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