How to travel from Oslo to Helsinki

There are 2 options to travel between Oslo and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $229.

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

A bus is $251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Helsinki costing on average $480.

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 45h 25m.

The distance from Oslo to Helsinki is approximately 489 miles (787 km).

The average frequency per day from Oslo to Helsinki is:

• Around 56 flights per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo 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 Oslo to Helsinki:

• Flights mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oslo 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Finnair, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Omio customers who travel from Oslo 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.