How to get to Düsseldorf from Helsinki

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Compare coach and flight for Helsinki to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £135, while a flight costs an average of £442.

Distance: 1503 km

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Driving

£442

Average Price

£135

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Cheapest

£434

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 55m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

37h 27m

Average total duration

36h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

25h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.5 - 9.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.8kg

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KLM

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

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Düsseldorf is a coach with an average price of £135.

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

A coach is £307 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Düsseldorf costing on average £442.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsinki and Düsseldorf including taking a coach and flight.
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 21h 31m sooner (3h 55m by flight vs 25h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £442 compared to roughly £434 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 Helsinki to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    22:3039h53
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    13:23Düsseldorf Hbf
    £1141One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    22:3039h53
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    13:23Düsseldorf Hbf
    £1141One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1391
    6:452h25
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    8:10Dusseldorf Airport
    £1391One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3038h20
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    11:50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    £1151One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3036h15
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    6:45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    £1161One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5040h55
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    6:45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    £1181One-way
    2 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK1705 · SK1629
    6:104h20
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    9:30Dusseldorf Airport
    £1241One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK1717 · SK1629
    21:0513h25
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    9:30Dusseldorf Airport
    £1241One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK1717 · SK1621
    21:0518h35
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    14:40Dusseldorf Airport
    £1241One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Düsseldorf by train

The most popular day trips by train from Düsseldorf are Cologne, Bonn, Essen, Aachen and Dortmund. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Düsseldorf on Omio.

A view of Cologne

Day trip from Düsseldorf to Cologne by train

Why visit Cologne for the day?

Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.

A view of Bonn

Day trip from Düsseldorf to Bonn by train

Why visit Bonn for the day?

Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.

A view of Essen

Day trip from Düsseldorf to Essen by train

Why visit Essen for the day?

Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.

A view of Aachen

Day trip from Düsseldorf to Aachen by train

Why visit Aachen for the day?

Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.

A view of Dortmund

Day trip from Düsseldorf to Dortmund by train

Why visit Dortmund for the day?

Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.

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FAQs: Helsinki to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Helsinki to Düsseldorf.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Düsseldorf including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Düsseldorf is a coach with an average price of £135.

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

A coach is £307 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Düsseldorf costing on average £442.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 55m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 27m.

The Helsinki to Düsseldorf distance is approximately 1503 km.
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by coach.
  • Travel with Finnair, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Air France, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Cityjet to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Helsinki to Düsseldorf:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Finnair, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Helsinki to Düsseldorf, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore the vibrant markets at Carlsplatz, enjoy a Rhine River boat cruise, and visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Experience a performance at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and discover serenity at the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Must-see sights include the Rheinturm for panoramic views, Königsallee for luxury shopping, the historic Altstadt for nightlife, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen for art enthusiasts, and Schloss Benrath for its baroque architecture and gardens.
For a well-rounded experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Düsseldorf allows you to explore its vibrant arts scene, enjoy the Altstadt's nightlife, visit the Rhine Promenade, and appreciate its modern architecture.

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