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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Helsinki is to train and fly which costs €120 - €300 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Reading to Helsinki?

The distance between Reading and Helsinki is 1951 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 40h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Reading to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Helsinki bus from?

Reading to Helsinki bus services, operated by Reading RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Helsinki bus arrive?

Reading to Helsinki bus services, operated by Reading RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:18 PM in Reading and 12:18 AM in Helsinki.

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

Book your Reading to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 443+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Helsinki by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LHR - HEL
6h 26m
€120–299
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
40h 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading 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 29m
€639–1,083
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LGW - HEL
7h
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane STN - HEL
7h 25m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading 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
9h 46m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
45h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
47h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
Drive, Eurotunnel, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading 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
44h 16m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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4h 1mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,951.3 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Helsinki, Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 2d 2h.

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