How to travel from Paris to Helsinki

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Compare bus and flight for Paris to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr1334 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr1334, while a flight costs an average of kr3679.

Distance: 1186 miles (1909 km)

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kr6316

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6h 28m

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4h 28m

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45h 8m

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44h 38m

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30h 17m

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5.7 - 11.4kg

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1.9 - 4.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of kr1334.

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

A bus is kr2345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Helsinki costing on average kr3679.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 45h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Helsinki among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 25h 49m sooner (4h 28m by flight vs 30h 17m by car) and save roughly kr2637 compared to fuel and tolls (kr3679 vs kr6316). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Paris to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM45h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    kr10901One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM45h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:30 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    kr10901One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1582
    7:15 AM2h45
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:00 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    kr18231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM46h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:05 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
    kr10901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM57h00
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    kr11161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM56h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    9:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    kr13011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK574 · SK722
    10:30 AM9h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:45 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    kr14321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK560 · SK1720
    8:15 PM4h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:30 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    kr15411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK568 · SK1716
    2:00 PM5h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:25 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    kr15411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Helsinki.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of kr1334.

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

A bus is kr2345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Helsinki costing on average kr3679.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 45h 8m.

The distance from Paris to Helsinki is approximately 1186 miles (1909 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Helsinki is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris 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, Air France, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, asl airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Helsinki:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Finnair, Air France, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Paris 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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