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

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Kirkenes by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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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 1,288–3,532

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    18h 39m
    kr 5,645–7,474

  3. Train, bus via Kiilopää

    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 13m
    kr 6,646–8,024

  4. Drive  1,349.9 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kirkenescar car 1,349.9 km
    16h 28m
    kr 2,778–4,012

  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 Kirkenesbus bus
    9h 18m
    kr 5,533–10,952

  6. Fly Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane HEL - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    12h 48m
    kr 5,593–7,402

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

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane TLL - IVL
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    14h 16m
    kr 6,399–10,743

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    21h 15m
    kr 5,224–6,709

Helsinki to Kirkenes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 5,645Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kirkenes via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, and Ivalo in around 21h 15m.

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