How to travel from Madrid to Helsinki

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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.9 - 7.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $142, and a flight costs an average of $139.

Distance: 1831 miles (2948 km)

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Driving

$311

Average price

$256

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$1150

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 1m

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5h 1m

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60h 41m

Average total duration

60h 11m

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42h 21m

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8.8 - 17.7kg

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2.9 - 7.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $256 (€210).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Helsinki costing on average $311 (€255).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 60h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Helsinki among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM68h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $2421One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM68h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $2421One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1662
    10:15 AM4h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    3:25 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $7061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM81h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    10:10 AMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    $2981One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM66h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    $3011One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM66h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:10 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    $3011One-way
    3 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK4304 · SK1720
    6:30 PM6h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:30 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK582 · SK1716
    12:50 PM6h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:25 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX1093 · UX3795
    3:00 PM8h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:25 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $3451One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Helsinki.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $256 (€210).

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

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Helsinki costing on average $311 (€255).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 60h 11m.

The distance from Madrid to Helsinki is approximately 1831 miles (2948 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Helsinki is:
  • Around 70 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid 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 Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Air Europa, Pascan Aviation, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Helsinki:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.

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