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How to Travel from

Basel to Helsinki

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$216.28
Bus from Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 to Railway
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$120.86
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
31h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.12–$254.45
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$114.50

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.18

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$496.18

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Basel to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$381.68
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$407.12

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$445.29
Plane from Basel to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Basel to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$356.23
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$547.07

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to S
Ave. Duration:
9h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$178.12
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Pasewalk
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$133.59
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Göttingen
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86
Train from Göttingen to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.34–$68.70
Train from Basel SBB to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$139.95–$165.39

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Pasewalk to Szczecin
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$82.70
Train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Basel SBB to S
Ave. Duration:
9h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$1,017.81

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Szczecin Glowny to Elk
Ave. Duration:
10h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$34.35

Other operators

DFDS Seaways

Phone:
+45 33 42 30 10
Email:
Website:
dfds.com/en
Other from Karlshamn to Klaipeda
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Tallinn to Helsinki
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.93

Finnlines

Phone:
+358 9 231 43100
Website:
finnlines.com/de/
Other from Port of Travemünde to Helsinki
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $141.30 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Helsinki?

The distance between Basel and Helsinki is 1834 km. The road distance is 2931 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki without a car is to night train and bus which takes 38h 43m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Basel to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Helsinki bus from?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Basel to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $293.48 and takes 43h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Helsinki bus arrive?

Basel to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 23:25 in Basel and 00:25 in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Basel to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Helsinki is 2931 km. It takes approximately 31h 46m to drive from Basel to Helsinki.

Which airlines fly from Basel Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport?

easyJet, Finnair and Lufthansa offer flights from Basel Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Helsinki?

Book your Basel to Helsinki bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Helsinki. Prices start at $58.64 per night.
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