- To Berlin from Helsinki by train
- How to get from Helsinki to Berlin by bus
- Ferry crossing
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
Have you enjoyed the beauty of Finland, enjoyed a hot sauna, met Santa and are looking for the best way to get from Helsinki to Berlin? The fastest way you can overcome the 1600 kilometers separating the two capitals on the wings of airlines. If your plans include a leisurely journey with the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding landscapes, pay attention to the offices that offer cars for rent, ferry crossings and the services of bus companies.
To Berlin from Helsinki by train
There are no direct rail flights between the capitals of Finland and Germany, and a transfer trip takes at least 1.5 days. Moreover, the docking will take place in Moscow, which is cheaper, or in Stockholm, which is more expensive. The cost of tickets from Helsinki to Berlin will be at least 250 euros. After weighing all the circumstances, most tourists prefer other transfer methods.
How to get from Helsinki to Berlin by bus
There are also no direct bus routes between the two cities, and therefore the most optimal way is to travel through Tallinn and Riga. The action plan in this case is as follows:
- The first stage is a bus from Helsinki to Tallinn, connecting the two capitals in just 1.5 hours.
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In Tallinn, at the international bus station, you will have to take a bus of the Ecolines company to Riga. Estonian railway station address: st. Lastekodu tn. 46, pl. 13. Passengers can check the detailed timetable, ticket prices and infrastructure on the station's website www.tpilet.
- There will be a change in Riga again. Riga Bus Station is located at Pragas iela 1.
The total travel time will be at least a day. The approximate cost of the transfer is 60 euros. Details of ticket reservations, fares, timetables and other useful information are available on the company's website www.ecolines.net.
Ferry crossing
The Baltic Sea provides another opportunity to get from Finland to Germany. In this case, the first part of the journey will have to be overcome by ferry. A ferry crossing has been established between the port of the Finnish capital and the German city of Travemunde. Then travelers will have to travel the remaining 300 km between the German port and the capital of the country by bus or train. The entire journey will take at least 30 hours. If you are not afraid of such a long journey, feel free to book your ferry tickets on the Finnlines website. Visit www.finnlines.com to find sailing schedules, rates and information on options for passengers using this mode of transport.
Ferries also run from Helsinki to Tallinn. The fare is from 30 euros. In the Estonian capital, you will have to change to a bus to Berlin.
Choosing wings
Flying from Finland to Germany is without a doubt the most convenient way to continue your journey across Europe. Despite the prevailing opinion about high prices for air tickets, the services of European carriers are becoming more profitable every year.
In order to get from Helsinki to Berlin quickly and relatively inexpensively, it is enough to buy a ticket for a regular Air Berlin flight. The price of the issue is 100 euros, and in the sky you will have to spend only about two hours. The carrier Air Baltic estimates its services at about the same rate. In this case, you will have to change trains in Riga and the road, taking into account the connection, will take about 3, 5 hours.
If you subscribe to the European airlines' e-mails and watch the ticket prices, you can book your flight much cheaper by taking advantage of special offers.
The airport in the capital of Finland, from where most international flights take place, is called Vantaa. It was built two dozen kilometers from Helsinki, and you can get to the passenger terminals by taxi or bus. A taxi will cost about 40 euros, and a trip by public transport is an order of magnitude less.
From Helsinki Central Station, take bus 615. Finnair buses are also available there. The transfer to the airport should leave about 40 minutes. Buses run from 6.00 to one in the morning. At the airport itself, while waiting for their flight, passengers can buy souvenirs and other products in duty-free shops, exchange currency and have a snack in a cafe or restaurant. Aviation fans will love the exposition of the museum of the same name on the territory of Vantaa, and fans of the Finnish bath will enjoy a trip to the spa center with a sauna and a swimming pool.
Landing in Berlin at Tegel International Airport, you can reach the center of the German capital by TXL bus. It departs every 10 minutes throughout the day and arrives at Alexanderplatz. If your destination is the sleeping areas of Berlin, take the NN109, 128 and X9 buses. The fare is about 2.5 euros.
The car is not a luxury
If you decide to travel from Helsinki to Berlin by car, use the useful information collected on the website www.autotraveller.ru:
- The price of one liter of fuel at gas stations in Finland and Germany is approximately 1.45 euros.
- The cheapest gasoline is at gas stations near large shopping centers. You can also conveniently refuel in the vicinity of European outlets.
- There is no toll on the Autobahn in Finland. Parking in most cities in the country is also free. Only in the capital you will have to pay from 3 euros per hour of parking a vehicle.
- In Germany, all roads are also free. An exception is the entrance to the central part of some cities and passage through two tunnels.
It is important to remember to follow the traffic rules when traveling in Europe. The fines for their violation in Germany and Finland are very substantial. For example, for talking on the phone while driving without using a hand-free device, you will have to pay from 60 to 100 euros.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
