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Compare coach and flight for Oslo to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £170 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £170, while a flight costs an average of £357.
Distance: 787 km
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£357 Average Price | £170 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 45h 25m Average total duration 44h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Helsinki:
A coach is £187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Helsinki costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Coach takes on average 45h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Helsinki
How to get to Helsinki from Oslo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Helsinki is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LH867+
LH41166:155h55Oslo Airport Gardermoen13:10Helsinki Vantaa Airport£2001One-way1 change
Cheapest
LH867+
LH41166:155h55Oslo Airport Gardermoen13:10Helsinki Vantaa Airport£2001One-way1 change
Fastest
SK459 · SK171616:003h25Oslo Airport Gardermoen20:25Helsinki Vantaa Airport£3631One-way1 change
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:1547h15Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2£2451One-way2 changes
LH859+
LH41189:556h35Oslo Airport Gardermoen17:30Helsinki Vantaa Airport£2641One-way1 change
SK864 · SK7089:004h40Oslo Airport Gardermoen14:40Helsinki Vantaa Airport£2891One-way1 change
SK844 · SK7087:006h40Oslo Airport Gardermoen14:40Helsinki Vantaa Airport£2891One-way1 change
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Best day trips from Helsinki by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Helsinki are Porvoo, Tampere, Tallinn, Turku and Lahti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Helsinki on Omio.


Day trip from Helsinki to Tampere by bus
Why visit Tampere for the day?
Tampere is a Finnish lakeside city known for its industrial heritage, sauna culture and easy-going atmosphere. Red-brick mills by the Tammerkoski rapids now frame museums, cafés and a lively cultural scene.

Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by bus
Why visit Tallinn for the day?
Tallinn is Estonia’s capital, best known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town and Baltic seaside setting. Historic towers and cobbled lanes sit alongside creative districts and a modern culture shaped by design and technology.

Day trip from Helsinki to Turku by bus
Why visit Turku for the day?
Turku, Finland’s oldest city, is known for its Aura river setting, medieval roots and strong maritime character. Its castle, cathedral and lively student life give the city a historic feel that still feels relaxed and current.

Day trip from Helsinki to Lahti by bus
Why visit Lahti for the day?
Lahti is a lakeside Finnish city known for winter sports, design and green innovation. Its Ski Jumping Hills, Sibelius Hall and easy access to forests and water give it a relaxed, active feel.
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FAQs: Oslo to Helsinki
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Helsinki:
A coach is £187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Helsinki costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Coach takes on average 45h 25m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Helsinki as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane, KLM, Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Helsinki by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by coach.
- 4 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, CitizenPlane.
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