Route guide

Copenhagen → Helsinki

883 km · Denmark to Finland · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €31+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Helsinki

There are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Helsinki — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€68–199

Duration: 7h 21m

via DSB, VR

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€31–82

Duration: 12h 37m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~25 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€70–226

Duration: 3h 41m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Finnair

~138 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€106–194

Duration: 9h 49m

~150 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Copenhagen and Helsinki highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 883 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Denmark into Finland. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Copenhagen to Helsinki — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Helsinki by train

Trains link Copenhagen (Denmark) and Helsinki (Finland) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 21m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include DSB, VR.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €68 to €199. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 12 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 138 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~126 kg on this distance.

Copenhagen to Helsinki by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Helsinki with a typical journey of 12h 37m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €31 when booked in advance, rising to €82 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Copenhagen to Helsinki by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Helsinki take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 41m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Finnair.

Typical fare range is €70–226. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 138 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Helsinki by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Helsinki is approximately 1015 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 49m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €106–194 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Finland border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 150 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Helsinki is approximately 883 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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