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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Kostomukshabus bus 528
    5. Take the taxi from Kostomuksha to Kalevalataxi taxi
    33h 27m
    ₽10,106–16,033

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Tallinn to Kalevalacar car
    24h 56m
    ₽25,138–38,274

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  • Distance: 1,927.8 km
  • Duration: 33h 27m

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 Petrozavodsk Bus station, take the bus to Kostomuksha, then take the taxi to Kalevala. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Helsinki to Kalevala via Tallinn in around 24h 56m.

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