How to get to Helsinki from Madrid

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Compare coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £216 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.9 - 7.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £216, while a flight costs an average of £465.

Distance: 2948 km

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£465

Average Price

£216

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Cheapest

£852

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7h 56m

Average total duration

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5h 56m

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61h 23m

Average total duration

60h 53m

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30m

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42h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

8.8 - 17.7kg

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2.9 - 7.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is a coach with an average price of £216.

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

A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Helsinki costing on average £465.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 56m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Coach takes on average 61h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Helsinki including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 36h 25m sooner (5h 56m by flight vs 42h 21m by car) and save roughly £388 compared to fuel and tolls (£465 vs £852). 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 Madrid to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2566h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    £1641One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2566h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    £1641One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • FinnairAY1662
    10:154h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    15:25Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    £5211One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2566h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    16:05Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    £1641One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4066h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    12:30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    £1641One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:5570h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    £1661One-way
    3 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK582 · SK1716
    12:506h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    20:25Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    £2101One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1121+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4116
    5:556h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    13:10Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    £2201One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1805+Air BalticLH2466
    18:256h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:35Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    £2411One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: 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 coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is a coach with an average price of £216.

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

A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Helsinki costing on average £465.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 56m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Coach takes on average 61h 23m.

The Madrid to Helsinki distance is approximately 2948 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Helsinki is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Helsinki 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 Madrid to Helsinki:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
  • Coaches 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 coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Iberia to go to Helsinki by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Helsinki:
  • 1 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.
To get from Madrid to Helsinki, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Helsinki, you can explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings and learn about cultural history. Visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, home to diverse animals from around the world. Discover the vibrant Design District with its boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Esplanadi Park. Experience a traditional Finnish sauna at Löyly, a modern waterfront sauna complex. For sights, visit Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, and the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the bustling Market Square and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Helsinki allows you to explore key attractions such as the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Cathedral, and the Design District, while also enjoying local cuisine and culture.

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