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How to Travel from

Helsinki to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$278.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$759.47
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$430.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$481.00
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$443.02

Norwegian Air International

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$392.39
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$506.31

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$493.65
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$430.36
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$556.94

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
31h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$253.16

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Rīga to Essen
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Lux Express

Phone:
+372 6800 909
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$46.83

Peatus Estonia

Website:
web.peatus.ee/
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Lübeck-Travemünde Strand to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$49.37

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Website:
sj.se/en/
Train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Finnish Railways (VR)

Phone:
+358 0100 3232
Website:
vr.fi/
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Turku
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Other operators

Viking Line

Phone:
+358 9 123 575
Website:
vikingline.fi/sv-fi/
Other from Port of Turku to Stockholm
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$159.04

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.69

Finnlines

Phone:
+358 9 231 43100
Website:
finnlines.com/de/
Other from Helsinki to Port
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Essen is to ferry and bus which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 37h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $97.83 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Helsinki to Essen?

The distance between Helsinki and Essen is 1568 km. The road distance is 2595.3 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Essen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 31h 54m and costs $282.61 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Helsinki to Essen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:56 in Helsinki and 10:56 in Essen.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Essen is 2595 km. It takes approximately 29h 17m to drive from Helsinki to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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