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35 h 38 min
3248 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Helsinki to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 248 km)
35 h 38 min
3248 km.
from $178
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Other
Bus
2 d 4 h 10 min
2145 km.
from $331.04
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 17 h 21 min
2144 km.
from $392.03
Plane
8 h 23 min
2145 km.
from $318.42
Ferry, Plane
9 h 24 min
2145 km.
from $279.90
Ferry, Bus
2 d 21 h 13 min
2145 km.
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 11 h 24 min
2144 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Siauliai,
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas,
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Email:
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Tallinn to Chisinau,
Ave. Duration:
47h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Email:
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Siauliai Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$93.81

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:
+373 22 542-185
Email:
Website:
autogara.md/
Bus from Chişinău Centru to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.43–$88.60

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email:
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
24h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$120.25

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$240.50–$341.76

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Chisinau to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
13h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$31.71

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$32.91

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Kaunas to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$36.71

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$632.89

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$455.68

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$417.71
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$367.08

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$468.34

Other operators

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Email:
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Siauliai Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Helsinki and Istanbul (State) is 2200 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $206.52 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $163.04 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $250 and takes 2 days 4h. There are no good options to train between Helsinki to Istanbul (State).

Where does the Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siauliai, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 11:24 in Helsinki and 12:24 in Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4659+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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