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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £150, while a flight costs an average of £532.
Distance: 1775 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£532 Average Price | £150 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 43h 36m Average total duration 43h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.3 - 10.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Helsinki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Helsinki:
A coach is £382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Helsinki costing on average £532.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Coach takes on average 43h 36m.
You'll arrive about 23h 15m sooner (4h 29m by flight vs 27h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £532 compared to roughly £94 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.
How to get to Helsinki from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Helsinki is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Helsinki are Tampere, Tallinn, Porvoo, Turku and Lahti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Helsinki on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Helsinki:
A coach is £382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Helsinki costing on average £532.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Coach takes on average 43h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Helsinki as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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