How to travel from Zurich to Helsinki

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $191.

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

A bus is $36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Helsinki costing on average $227.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 42h 7m.

The distance from Zurich to Helsinki is approximately 1102 miles (1775 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Helsinki is:

• Around 70 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, Finnair, Eurowings, KLM, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta to go to Helsinki by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Finnair.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.