There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Pännäinentrain S 33 / ...
4h 45m€56–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulobus Ob44
10h 6m€36–52Drive 472.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Jakobstadcar 472.2 km
5h 35m€89–128Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
3h 11m€158–235Train via Helsinki
- Take the train from Helsinki to Pännäinentrain Ic 23 / ...
5h 3m€56–88Bus via Vaasa
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema,bus 241 / ...
10h 20m€57–81Fly 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 4m€94–234
Helsinki to Jakobstad by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Rautatientori and arriving at Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via Paavalinkirkko and 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
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 45m.
The distance between Helsinki and Jakobstad is 453 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 45m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Helsinki to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Helsinki to Jakobstad bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Paavalinkirkko 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 45m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €240 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 twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 7h 3m.
- 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
- €100–160
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 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Jakobstad bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo 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 51+ hotels available in Jakobstad.