What is the cheapest way to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki is to drive and fly which costs €95 - €360 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €160 - €470.

How far is it from Helsingfors to Helsinki?

The distance between Helsingfors and Helsinki is 718 km. The road distance is 1126.5 km.

How do I travel from Helsingfors to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki without a car is to taxi and train which takes 15h 36m and costs €330 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsingfors and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Helsingfors. It is currently 1:14 AM in Helsingfors and 2:14 AM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Helsingfors to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsingfors to Helsinki is 1126 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Helsingfors to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Helsingfors to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsingfors to Helsinki by car, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or taxi

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Drive to Skellefteå Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Helsingfors to Skelleftea-Airport-SFTcar
2. Fly from Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SFT - HEL
5h 53m
€96–357
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Lycksele Resecentrum/Station to Umeå Universitetssjukhusetbus 31
2. Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
3. Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain
14h 55m
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Helsingfors to Hällnäs stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Hällnäs station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
4. Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
5. Take the train from Oulu to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
15h 36m
€338–431
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Lycksele Resecentrum/Station to Umeå Universitetssjukhusetbus 31
2. Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
3. Take the bus from Tulo to 30-35bus Ob1
18h 30m
Fly from Lycksele Airport
1. Fly from Lycksele Airport (LYC) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane LYC - HEL
4h 53m
€164–470
Bus to Umeå Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lycksele Resecentrum/Station to Umeå Busstationbus
2. Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane UME - HEL
7h 31m
Drive 1,126.5 km
1. Drive from Helsingfors to Helsinkicar 1,126.5 km
13h 9m
€213–307

Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 717.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Helsingfors, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland?

Amapola Flyg, Finnair, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Lycksele Airport (LYC) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 6 times a week.

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