The average bus between Helsinki and Ivalo takes 18h 15m and the fastest bus takes 16h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Ivalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Helsinki and Ivalo. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Ivalo at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Ivalo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Ivalo station via Joulupukin pajakylä. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
Helsinki to Ivalo bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.
Helsinki to Ivalo bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Petsamontie 7 station.
The distance between Helsinki and Ivalo is 952 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Petsamontie 7 via Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 16h.