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How to get fromHelsinki (Station) to Saint Petersburgby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki (Station) to Saint Petersburg by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    13h 55m
    ₽3,734–8,702

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Tallinn to Saint Petersburgcar car
    11h 46m
    ₽11,134–16,941

  3. Bus via Jõhvi

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus bus 396 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jõhvi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 38m
    ₽5,534–10,702

Helsinki (Station) to Saint Petersburg by foot and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₽3,734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Helsinki (Station), Finland and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

You can take a vehicle from Helsinki (Station) to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal via Helsinki, Bus Station and Tallinn Bussijaam in around 13h 55m.

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