What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Gävle?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Gävle is to fly and train which costs 650 kr - 2400 kr and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Gävle?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Gävle is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs 650 kr - 2400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Gävle?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Gävle. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi and arriving at Gävle Bro via Kemi rautatieasema and Tornio Haparanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Gävle?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Gävle station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Gävle Centralstation via Kemi, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Gävle?

The distance between Helsinki and Gävle is 563 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Gävle without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Gävle without a car is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs 2600 kr - 4300 kr.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Gävle?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Helsinki to Gävle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Gävle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Gävle train from?

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

Train or bus from Helsinki to Gävle?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Gävle is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs 2600 kr - 4300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1700 kr - 2600 kr and takes 24h 43m.

Where does the Helsinki to Gävle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Gävle?

Gävle is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:27 AM in Helsinki and 11:27 PM in Gävle.

Where does the Helsinki to Gävle train arrive?

Helsinki to Gävle train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Helsinki to Gävle?

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Helsinki to Gävle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Gävle by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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Fly from Helsinki Airport, train
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane HEL - ARN
2. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
5h 3m
kr 651–2,312
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Gävlecar
17h 46m
kr 1,505–2,357
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain
2. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Gävle Centralstationtrain 93
22h 13m
kr 2,623–4,267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Gävle Brobus
24h 43m
kr 1,770–2,541
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
6h 16m
kr 737–2,747
Train to Turku Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane TKU - ARN
3. Take the train from Arlanda Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain
6h 11m
kr 1,145–3,633
Car ferry, line 80 ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain 584 / ...
19h 36m
Car ferry, line 80 ferry, train via Helsinki
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Ropsten brygga to Stockholm Nybrokajenferry 80
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstationtrain 584 / ...
22h 1m

Helsinki to Gävle by train

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22h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Gävle, Sweden?

You can take a train from Helsinki to Gävle Centralstation via Kemi, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 22h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Gävle Bro via Kemi, linja-autoasema, Kemi rautatieasema, and Tornio Haparanda in around 24h 43m.

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