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 $147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. 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 $147, while a flight costs an average of $585.

Distance: 548 miles (883 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki

Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $147.

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

A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki costing on average $585.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Helsinki including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Helsinki among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 25m sooner (3h 45m by flight vs 18h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $585 compared to roughly $145 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Copenhagen to Helsinki

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

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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
    2 transfers

Cheapest

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    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY964
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84152 · D82615
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84152 · D82603
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83194 · D82615
    1 transfer

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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.

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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 $147.

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

A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki costing on average $585.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 5m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Helsinki is approximately 548 miles (883 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Helsinki is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses 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 Sas Airways, KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, Finnair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Indigo Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Air France, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Helsinki:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Finnair, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Stockholm, Turku, Tampere. 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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