There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Train via Oulu
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain
11h 52mkr 1,432–2,149Fly
cheapest- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane HEL - LLA
7h 9mkr 697–3,517Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
- Take the taxi from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Luleå Airporttaxi 711
15h 15mkr 1,038–1,413Drive 858.9 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Gammelstadcar 858.9 km
9h 54mkr 1,823–2,633Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain 7183 / ...
11h 53mkr 1,417–2,144Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Luleå busstationbus 11
15h 55mkr 783–1,003
Helsinki to Gammelstad by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad is to bus which costs 750 kr - 1000 kr and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs 650 kr - 3600 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Gammelstad. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Kyrktorget, Church Town via 1, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Luleå Smedjegatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Gammelstad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Luleå Centralstation via Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Helsinki and Gammelstad is 993 km. The road distance is 858.9 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad without a car is to train via Oulu which takes 11h 52m and costs 1400 kr - 2200 kr.
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad, including transfers.
Helsinki to Gammelstad bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Gammelstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Gammelstad is to train via Oulu which takes 11h 52m and costs 1400 kr - 2200 kr. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 650 kr - 3600 kr and takes 7h 9m, you could also bus, which costs 750 kr - 1000 kr and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Gammelstad, Sweden?
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Gammelstad väg 97 via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Luleå Centralstation, and Luleå busstation in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air International fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Luleå/Kallax Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 550–4,100
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 900–1,500
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–1,700
- 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
- kr 650–1,100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- kr 210–240
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Gammelstad bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 1 station.
Gammelstad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:48 AM in Helsinki and 10:48 AM in Gammelstad.
Helsinki to Gammelstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Gammelstad is 859 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Helsinki to Gammelstad.
There are 56+ hotels available in Gammelstad.