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How to get fromHelsinki to Kalevalaby bus, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Helsinki to Kalevala by bus, train, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Priozerskbus bus
    4. Take the train from Priozersk to Kostomuksha Passtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Kostomuksha Pass to Kalevalataxi taxi
    37h 57m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Tallinn to Kalevalacar car
    24h 55m
    ₽25,015–36,923

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  • Distance: 1,606.8 km
  • Duration: 37h 57m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kalevala, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Kalevala. However, you can take the bus to Tallinn, Bus Station, take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, take the bus to Priozersk, walk to Priozersk, take the train to Kostomuksha Pass, then take the taxi to Kalevala. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Helsinki to Kalevala via Tallinn in around 24h 55m.

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