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How to get fromHelsinki to Finland–Russia borderby plane, car, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Finland–Russia border by plane, car, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ivalo, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Drive from Ivalo-Airport-IVL to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    9h 18m
    kr 1,731–5,851

  2. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kirkenes Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    2. Take the bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Vaggetembus bus
    13h
    kr 1,506–3,931

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Partakko Pbus bus
    4. Drive from Partakko P to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    20h 4m
    kr 2,102–4,010

  4. Drive 1,463.4 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Finland–Russia bordercar car 1,463.4 km
    18h 33m
    kr 2,945–4,253

  5. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Drive from Ivalo to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    9h 42m

  6. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, drive #2

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Drive from Ivalo to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    9h 25m

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane HEL - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Drive from Petsamontie 7 to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    12h 48m
    kr 2,131–3,801

  8. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Ivalo, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane TLL - IVL
    3. Drive from Ivalo-Airport-IVL to Finland–Russia bordercar car
    14h 21m
    kr 2,736–6,490

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,029Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,313 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Finland–Russia border, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Finland–Russia border. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Ivalo (IVL), then drive to Finland–Russia border. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Finland–Russia border via Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha, Petsamontie 7, and Partakko P in around 20h 4m.

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