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How to get fromHelsinki to Kareliaby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Karelia by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain train Ic 3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Joensuu to Uimaharjutrain train Hdm 761 / ...
    6h 41m
    €118–176

  2. Drive 509.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kareliacar car 509.9 km
    6h
    €94–135

  3. Bus via Varkaus

    1. Take the bus from 29 to 3bus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Purolabus bus 460
    10h 14m
    €109–149

  4. Fly from Helsinki Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane HEL - JOE
    2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharjubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Uimaharju to Kareliataxi taxi
    5h 51m
    €185–265

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain train Ic 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Joensuu to Purolabus bus 460
    7h 22m
    €133–194

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus bus 1207A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Joensuu to Purolabus bus 460
    10h 25m
    €123–178

  7. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane TLL - JOE
    3. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharjubus bus
    11h 24m
    €193–425

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Karelia, Finland?

You can take a train from Helsinki to Karelia via Joensuu and Uimaharju in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Karelia via 3, Kauppatori L, and Purola in around 10h 14m.

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