There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Esse by train, car, or plane
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Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Esse is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Esse is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €140 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Esse. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Pännäinen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Helsinki and Esse is 459 km. The road distance is 449.9 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Esse without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Helsinki to Esse, including transfers.
Helsinki to Esse train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Esse is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 3h 12m.
Helsinki to Esse train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pännäinen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Esse is 450 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Helsinki to Esse.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Esse, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Pännäinen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
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