There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kuusamo
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
4h 38m€107–311Bus via Kelantie
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
12h 20m€45–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
9h 41m€99–172Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Maaseläntie Ibus 8
12h 18mDrive 793.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kuusamocar 793.5 km
9h 25m€150–217Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kelantiebus
6h 48m€113–240Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus
7h 29m€92–252Train, bus via Helsinki
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain Ic 21 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
9h 55m€99–172
Helsinki to Kuusamo by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo is to bus via Kelantie which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kuusamo. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Kamppi and arriving at Maaseläntie I via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kuusamo is 699 km. The road distance is 793.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kuusamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Helsinki Kamppi station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m.
Helsinki to Kuusamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kuusamo is 794 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Helsinki to Kuusamo.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kuusamo, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Maaseläntie I via Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 12h 18m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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