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How to get fromFinland to Kirkenesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Finland to Kirkenes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    7h 5m
    kr 1,266–3,697

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    18h 43m
    kr 5,582–7,374

  3. Train, bus via Kiilopää

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    19h 13m
    kr 6,581–7,974

  4. Drive  1,349.9 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kirkenescar car 1,349.9 km
    16h 28m
    kr 2,708–3,911

  5. Fly to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    8h 22m
    kr 5,311–10,717

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    21h 15m
    kr 5,133–6,568

Finland to Kirkenes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 5,582Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,094.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Finland and Kirkenes, Norway?

Finnair, Widerøe, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kirkenes via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, and Ivalo in around 21h 15m.

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