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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to bus which costs €100 - €220 and takes 46h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Helsinki?

The distance between Lyon and Helsinki is 2126 km. The road distance is 3906.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry which takes 40h 41m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Lyon to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Helsinki bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 46h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:37 PM in Lyon and 8:37 PM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Lyon to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Helsinki is 3907 km. It takes approximately 41h 20m to drive from Lyon to Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Lyon to Helsinki - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Helsinki by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LYS - HEL
7h 51m
€108–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
46h 25m
€100–216
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
40h 41m
€169–535
Train, night train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralnighttrain 304
5. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
2d 9h
€300–519
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GVA - HEL
8h 1m
€117–315
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane LYS - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 48m
€117–344
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane GVA - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 58m
€141–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
5. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
6. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
47h 38m
€263–534
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Praha to Tallinna bussijaambus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 5h
Drive 3,906.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Helsinkicar 3,906.6 km
41h 20m
€699–1,009
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinkicar
41h 1m
€704–1,027

Lyon to Helsinki by train, bus, and ferry

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40h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,125.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Helsinki, Finland?

Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 46h 25m.

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