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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Helsinki is to fly which costs €110 - €290 and takes 7h 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 51m and costs €110 - €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 Warsaw Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h.

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 41h 16m and costs €270 - €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 €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €330 and takes 47h.

Where does the Lyon to Helsinki bus arrive?

Lyon to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 12:41 AM in Lyon and 1:41 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 6m 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 1337+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Lyon to Helsinki - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 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)LYS - HEL
7h 51m
€113–288
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation344
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
41h 16m
€272–541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Warsaw, Bus Station West
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Station
47h
€152–330
Train, night train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
4. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Central304
5. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
2d 9h
€391–725
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)GVA - HEL
8h 1m
€122–377
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)LYS - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
10h 51m
€142–344
Train, Bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Ville
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hb
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny
5. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis
6. Take the bus from Vilnius, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
47h 22m
€263–659
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbf
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Marijampolė
3. Take the bus from Marijampolė to Tallinn Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
2d 1h
€180–625
Drive 3,906.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Helsinki3,906.6 km
41h 6m
€704–1,017
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Helsinki
40h 48m
€705–1,028

Lyon to Helsinki by train, bus, and ferry

4Weekly Services

41h 16mAverage Duration

€272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,126 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and four 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 Warsaw, Bus Station West and Warsaw Bus Station West in around 47h.

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