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How to get fromFinland to Finland–Russia borderby plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Finland to Finland–Russia border by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ivalo, drive

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Drive from Ivalo-Airport-IVL to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    8h 59m
    kr 1,710–7,116

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Partakko Pbus bus
    4. Drive from Partakko P to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    23h 6m
    kr 1,935–2,857

  3. Drive  1,463.4 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Finland–Russia bordercar car 1,463.4 km
    18h 33m
    kr 2,957–4,271

  4. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Drive from Ivalo to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    9h 43m

  5. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, drive #2

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Drive from Ivalo to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    9h 32m

  6. Fly Oulu Airport to Ivalo, drive

    1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane OUL - IVL
    2. Drive from Ivalo-Airport-IVL to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    11h 30m
    kr 3,446–9,170

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane HEL - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Drive from Petsamontie 7 to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    12h 29m
    kr 1,970–3,766

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Finland and Finland–Russia border, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Finland to Finland–Russia border. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Ivalo (IVL), then drive to Finland–Russia border. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Finland–Russia border via Lentoasema, Petsamontie 7, and Partakko P in around 23h 6m.

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