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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Helsinki is to bus and ferry which costs €140 - €300 and takes 40h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 40m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Helsinki?

The distance between Rotterdam and Helsinki is 1597 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 34m and costs €230 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Rotterdam to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Helsinki bus from?

Rotterdam to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Helsinki bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 8:04 AM in Rotterdam and 9:04 AM in Helsinki.

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 422+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Rotterdam to Helsinki - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Helsinki by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Helsinki Airport
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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane AMS - HEL
5h 16m
€103–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
5. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
35h 34m
€232–497
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
2. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
40h 23m
€148–291
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Port Of Frederikshavncar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Gothenburgcarferry
3. Drive from Gothenburg to Helsinkicar
37h 10m
€563–920
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BRU - HEL
6h 39m
€129–335
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane AMS - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
8h 16m
€125–312
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Ctrain 083 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
36h 10m
€243–451
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
38h 20m
€236–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
40h 40m
€170–296

Rotterdam to Helsinki by train and bus

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35h 34mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597.2 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Helsinki, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 40h 40m.

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