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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €110 - €380 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Turkey to Helsinki?

The distance between Turkey and Helsinki is 2200 km. The road distance is 5174.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Turkey to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Helsinki bus from?

Turkey to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Turkey to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Turkey to Helsinki bus arrive?

Turkey to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Helsinki is 5175 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Turkey to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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There are 12 ways to get from Turkey to Helsinki by plane, bus, night train, train, car, or ferry

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Fly Istanbul to Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
7h 2m
€114–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 2h
€168–266
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 12h
€307–479
Drive 5,174.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,174.8 km
2d 6h
€962–1,389
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
7h 22m
€214–657
Fly Antalya Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane AYT - HEL
7h 34m
€212–366
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ADB - HEL
8h 31m
€123–376
Fly Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 13m
€120–384
Fly Antalya Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane AYT - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 50m
€118–373
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv Palace Square to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 2h
€191–270
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Kyiv Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2d 14h
€156–216
Bus, ferry via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3d 5h
€304–583

Turkey to Helsinki by bus, foot, and ferry

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Distance: 2,200.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Turkey and Helsinki, Finland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, and Bialystok, Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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