What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm is to bus and ferry which costs 600 kr - 1600 kr and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 750 kr - 2400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki Central Station and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Kemi rautatieasema and Tornio Haparanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Helsinki Central Station and Stockholm?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Helsinki and arriving at Stockholm. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki Central Station and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

How far is it from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm?

The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Stockholm is 460 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 37m and costs 700 kr - 1800 kr.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm bus from?

Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm train from?

Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm?

The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 750 kr - 2400 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2900 kr - 4700 kr and takes 23h 58m, you could also bus, which costs 1800 kr - 2500 kr and takes 27h 10m.

Where does the Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm bus arrive?

Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Kemi, linja-autoasema station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki Central Station and Stockholm?

Stockholm is 1h behind Helsinki Central Station. It is currently 6:18 AM in Helsinki Central Station and 5:18 AM in Stockholm.

Where does the Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm train arrive?

Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Where can I stay near Stockholm?

There are 932+ hotels available in Stockholm.

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There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane HEL - ARN
3h 54m
kr 765–2,306
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Turkubus Ob12
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
14h 46m
kr 622–1,516
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turku satamatrain Ic 941 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
13h 37m
kr 706–1,729
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93
23h 58m
kr 2,910–4,666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
27h 10m
kr 1,843–2,484
Train to Turku Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TKU - ARN
5h 1m
kr 1,257–3,627
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TLL - ARN
6h 22m
kr 888–2,786
Car ferry via Stockholm
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
16h 5m
kr 1,315–2,023
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
16h 14m
kr 1,300–2,000
Car ferry #2
1. Take the carferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
19h 8m
kr 1,437–2,039

Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm by train

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23h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Helsinki Central Station, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden?

Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Stockholm Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 23h 58m.

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