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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €100 - €240 and takes 10h 51m.

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 56m and costs €110 - €270.

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 bus which takes 39h 4m and costs €350 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 56m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €360 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 12:07 AM in Lyon and 1:07 AM 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 1314+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, car, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LYS - HEL
7h 56m
€112–270
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
cheapest
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 51m
€101–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
39h 4m
€353–684
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
45h 33m
€347–860
Drive 3,906.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Helsinkicar 3,906.6 km
41h 20m
€701–1,012
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 4m
€118–291
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 59m
€127–319
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
44h 21m
€388–835
Bus
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
€199–352
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Marijampolėbus
3. Take the bus from Marijampolė to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
4. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
46h 59m
€276–438
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 and bus

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39h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,125.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 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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