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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Helsinki is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 59m.

How far is it from Essen to Helsinki?

The distance between Essen and Helsinki is 1569 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry via Stockholm which takes 30h 44m and costs €260 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Essen to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Helsinki bus from?

Essen to Helsinki bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Essen to Helsinki is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €320 and takes 35h 59m.

Where does the Essen to Helsinki bus arrive?

Essen to Helsinki bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 10:38 PM in Essen and 11:38 PM in Helsinki.

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

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Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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

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

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane DUS - HEL
5h 22m
€110–261
Train, ferry via Stockholm
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
4. Take the train from Turku satama to Helsinkitrain
30h 44m
€262–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206 / ...
35h 59m
€229–319
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde Strandtrain Re8
3. Take the ferry from Port of Travemünde to Helsinkiferry
36h 46m
€362–546
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane FRA - HEL
6h 41m
€140–297
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane DUS - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 32m
€120–268
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane AMS - HEL
7h 43m
€117–293
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Grenåcar
2. Take the carferry from Grenå to Halmstadcarferry
3. Drive from Halmstad to Helsinkicar
37h 2m
€634–934
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Swinoujsciecar
4. Take the carferry from Świnoujście to Ystadcarferry
5. Drive from Bornholmerfærgen, Ystad to Helsinkicar
47h 18m
€694–1,144

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,568.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Eurowings fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 35h 59m.

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