There are 6 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 23 / ...
5h 3m€58–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulobus Ob44
9h 56m€38–52Bus via Vaasa
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus 1204 / ...
- Take the bus from 2 to Isokatu 9bus 240 / ...
9h 12m€53–80Drive 472.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Jakobstadcar 472.2 km
5h 34m€87–125Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
3h 2m€143–235Fly 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 9m€94–199
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 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €140 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Isokatu 9 via 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
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 5h 3m.
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 5h 3m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Helsinki to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 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 5h 3m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Vaasa, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 3h 2m.
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 €55–95 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Isokatu 9 via 2 in around 9h 12m.
- 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
- €85–160
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Vaasa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vaasa, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ingsva.fi
Bus from 2 to Isokatu 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://www.ingsva.fi/?lang=en
Bus from 2 to Isokatu 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://www.ingsva.fi/?lang=en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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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 34m to drive from Helsinki to Jakobstad.
There are 52+ hotels available in Jakobstad.