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How to get fromHelsinki to Kirkenesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kirkenes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    8h 46m
    kr 1,287–3,523

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    19h 10m
    kr 6,609–8,141

  3. Drive 1,350 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kirkenescar car 1,350 km
    16h 28m
    kr 2,710–3,914

  4. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    9h 36m

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    9h 38m
    kr 5,387–10,523

Helsinki to Kirkenes by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 6,609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kirkenes, Norway?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) once daily.

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