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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to train and bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 29h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to fly which takes 11h 57m and costs €160 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Mustakivi, Priisle and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Moscow to Helsinki?

The distance between Moscow and Helsinki is 949 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Helsinki without a car is to bus via Kalininskiy which takes 21h 15m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Moscow to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Helsinki bus from?

Moscow to Helsinki bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to fly which takes 11h 57m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Kalininskiy, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Moscow to Helsinki bus arrive?

Moscow to Helsinki bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Moscow to Helsinki - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Moscow to Helsinki by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane VKO - HEL
11h 57m
€163–708
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Pskov Passtrain
2. Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Tallinn Central Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
29h 30m
€53–123
Bus via Kalininskiy
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Mustakivibus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
21h 15m
€68–142
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Moscow to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
16h 29m
€164–258
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane VKO - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
15h 8m
€172–686
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SVO - HEL
12h 53m
€92–290
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Princess Olga Pskov International, train, ferry
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Princess Olga Pskov International (PKV)plane VKO - PKV
2. Take the train from Pskov-1 to Pechory-Pskovskietrain
3. Take the train from Koidula to Kirsitrain
4. Take the train from Aardla to Tallinntrain
5. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
14h 15m
€77–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
30h 30m
€80–141

Moscow to Helsinki by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

21h 15mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Moscow to Helsinki.

Launch map view

Distance: 949.4 km
Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Helsinki, Finland?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Mustakivi, Priisle, Kivisilla, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 21h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Finland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.