There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Pännäinentrain Ic 51 / ...
4h 52m€55–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulobus Ob44
10h 6m€38–52Bus via Vaasa
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus 3001 / ...
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema,bus 241 / ...
9h 40m€52–79Drive 472.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Jakobstadcar 472.2 km
5h 35m€87–125Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
3h 11m€153–245Train via Helsinki Central Station
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinentrain Ic 23 / ...
5h 3m€55–90Fly to Vaasa Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane HEL - VAA
- Take the bus from 2 to Isokatu 9bus
6h 5m€94–187
Helsinki to Jakobstad by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €150 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema, via Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Pännäinen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Helsinki and Jakobstad is 452 km. The road distance is 472.2 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Helsinki to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Jakobstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Vaasa, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Pännäinen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema, via Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Vaasa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- 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 Vaasa, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema,
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from 2 to Isokatu 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- INGSVA
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vaasa, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Jakobstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pännäinen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Jakobstad is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Helsinki to Jakobstad.
There are 52+ hotels available in Jakobstad.