- Must visit
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Finland’s leading art museum shows major international and Finnish exhibitions in a bold contemporary building near the center.
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$246
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 48 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
1105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Helsinki will cost around $246 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
Of the 23 buses that leave Berlin for Helsinki on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 1105 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 686 miles (1105 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 38m Average total duration 28h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Helsinki:
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Helsinki costing on average $248 (€204).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 8m.
You'll arrive about -8h -51m sooner (28h 8m by bus vs 20h 17m by car) and save roughly $-37.33 (€-30.65) compared to fuel and tolls ($121 (€99) vs $84 (€69)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Helsinki buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 36h10 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Berlin, Ostbahnhof | 35h35 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 35h05 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 32h50 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 32h35 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 31h10 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 30h55 | 9:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 33h35 | 12:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 36h05 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 35h25 | 3:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 35h40 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 35h00 | 3:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 29h35 | 12:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 32h40 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 32h00 | 3:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 31h35 | 3:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 32h15 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 34h20 | 6:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 31h55 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 31h15 | 3:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 30h30 | 4:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 26h50 | 12:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 31h30 | 6:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Berlin to Helsinki run on average 36 times per day, taking around 28h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 686 miles (1105 km) distance in 29h 30m.
Distance 686 miles (1105 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 36 |
Fastest bus 29h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Finland’s leading art museum shows major international and Finnish exhibitions in a bold contemporary building near the center.
The National Gallery’s flagship art museum presents classic Finnish masterpieces and key works from the 19th century onward.
This museum explores Finland’s history from prehistory to modern times through well-curated exhibitions in a national romantic building.
Helsinki’s monumental neoclassical square is framed by key civic buildings and offers one of the city’s defining historic scenes.
This lively harbor market is a classic Helsinki promenade for sea views, ferries, local culture, and easy access to landmarks.
A central pedestrian boulevard known for shops, historic buildings, festivals, and a strong pulse of everyday Helsinki life.
Karelian pie is a thin rye pastry filled with rice porridge, often topped with egg butter. It is a beloved Finnish snack and breakfast staple.
Salmon soup is a creamy soup with salmon, potatoes, leek and dill. It is a classic Finnish comfort food found in homes and traditional restaurants.
Fried Baltic herring is a traditional coastal dish, usually served with mashed potatoes. It reflects Helsinki's long connection to the Baltic Sea.
Well-known fine dining restaurant celebrating Nordic produce and Finnish culinary traditions with polished service and a calm dining room.
Michelin-starred restaurant focused on seasonal Finnish ingredients in an elegant, modern setting. Ideal for refined local tasting menus.
Historic market hall favorite known for creamy salmon soup and traditional Finnish seafood. Casual, iconic and popular with locals and visitors.
Very expensive by European standards; hotels, dining, and alcohol are costly, though public transport is efficient and can help control daily spending.
Tipping is not expected. In restaurants, service is included; round up only for great service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Helsinki by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Helsinki buses use the Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz to Helsinki, linja-autoasema station pair, with some services arriving at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Helsinki bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
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