How to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki

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 €156.

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

A bus is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki costing on average €171.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 47m.

Train takes on average 39h 6m.

Ferry takes on average 39h 48m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Helsinki is approximately 548 miles (883 km).

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Helsinki is:

• Around 59 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 FINNLINES to go to Helsinki by ferry.
• Travel with Finnair, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Cityjet, regional jet, Lufthansa to go to Helsinki by flight.
• Travel with Oresundstag to go to Helsinki by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Helsinki:

• 6 direct flights per day with Finnair, Sas Airways.

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.