How to travel from London to Helsinki

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Compare bus and flight for London to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €187 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €187, while a flight costs an average of €634.

Distance: 1131 miles (1821 km)

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€634

Average price

€187

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€104

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8h 6m

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50h 37m

Average total duration

50h 7m

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31h 50m

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5.5 - 10.9kg

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1.8 - 4.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of €187.

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

A bus is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Helsinki costing on average €634.

The fastest way to travel from London to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 6m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 50h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London 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 25h 44m sooner (6h 6m by flight vs 31h 50m by car). Tickets start at around €634 compared to roughly €104 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 London to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 2344
    6:25 AM2h50
    London Stansted Airport
    11:15 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €751One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 2344
    6:25 AM2h50
    London Stansted Airport
    11:15 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €751One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1340
    7:30 AM2h45
    London Heathrow Airport
    12:15 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €3091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM63h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:05 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    €1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM56h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    €1941One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1530 · SK708
    6:40 AM6h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    2:40 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €1811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1530 · SK702
    6:40 AM26h45
    London Heathrow Airport
    11:25 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2479+Air BalticLH2466
    5:50 PM5h45
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:35 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    €2361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Helsinki.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of €187.

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

A bus is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Helsinki costing on average €634.

The fastest way to travel from London to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 6m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 50h 37m.

The distance from London to Helsinki is approximately 1131 miles (1821 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Helsinki is:
  • Around 86 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London 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 Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, Malta Air, KLM, Air France, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Helsinki:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Finnair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Stockholm, Copenhagen, 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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