There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
4h 30m€103–185Bus via 29
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
11h 10m€30–50Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
7h 58m€95–160Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
10h 40m€55–90Drive 717.9 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Eastern Laplandcar 717.9 km
8h 19m€137–197Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
6h 37m€89–233Train via Jokisuun liittymä P
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemitrain Ic 23 / ...
8h 16m€101–158
Helsinki to Eastern Lapland by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland is to bus via 29 which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €100 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Eastern Lapland. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Laurila keskusta P via 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kemi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Helsinki and Eastern Lapland is 638 km. The road distance is 717.9 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland, including transfers.
Helsinki to Eastern Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Eastern Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 7h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Eastern Lapland, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) twice daily. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kemi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Eastern Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Eastern Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Eastern Lapland is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Helsinki to Eastern Lapland.
There are 144+ hotels available in Eastern Lapland.