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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kyiv by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane HEL - RMO
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus bus
    15h 54m
    ₴9,726–22,917

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbourbus bus N1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    32h 30m
    ₴4,901–6,579

  3. Drive  4,391.9 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kyivcar car 4,391.9 km
    47h 59m
    ₴45,668–65,964

  4. 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 Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane plane TLL - RMO
    3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Mohyliv-Podilskyybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mohyliv-Podilskyi to Vinnytsiabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Kyivbus bus
    17h 57m
    ₴9,992–22,280

  5. Bus via Riga

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205
    2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Vydubychibus bus 823731
    36h 15m
    ₴6,504–10,747

Helsinki to Kyiv by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₴4,901Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,151.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 54m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kyiv Bus station via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 32h 30m.

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