How to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $180 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $180, while a flight costs an average of $189.

Distance: 548 miles (883 km)

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$189

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$180

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4h 30m

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2h 30m

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38h 17m

Average total duration

37h 47m

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2.6 - 5.3kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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from Copenhagen to Helsinki

How to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM43h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM43h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY958
    1:55 PM1h25
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:20 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $4031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:03 PM37h27
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:03 PM41h02
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    4:05 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83194 · D82615
    7:00 AM10h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    6:20 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FinnairAY954
    8:50 AM1h30
    Copenhagen Airport
    11:20 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1706
    8:00 AM1h35
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:35 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $2771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Helsinki.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Helsinki including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $180.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Helsinki:

A bus is $9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki costing on average $189.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 38h 17m.

Train takes on average 39h 36m.

Ferry takes on average 40h 45m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Helsinki is approximately 548 miles (883 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Helsinki is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Helsinki as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.
  • Travel with FINNLINES to go to Helsinki by ferry.
  • Travel with Oresundstag to go to Helsinki by train.
  • Travel with Finnair, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Cityjet, Lufthansa City Airlines, regional jet, Lufthansa to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Helsinki:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Finnair, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Saint-Petersburg, Stockholm, Turku. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Helsinki to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.
Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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