There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Lapua by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Lapuatrain Ic 23 / ...
3h 1m€45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Uusi terminaalibus Ob3
6h 28m€19–27Drive 379.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Lapuacar 379.5 km
4h 29m€70–101Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Lapuatrain
4h 47m€146–248
Helsinki to Lapua by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lapua is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lapua is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Lapua. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Lapua Matkakeskus via Seinäjoen matkakeskus laituri 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Lapua. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Helsinki and Lapua is 365 km. The road distance is 379.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Lapua without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75.
The train from Helsinki to Lapua takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Helsinki to Lapua bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Lapua train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Lapua is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lapua, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Lapua 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Uusi terminaali once daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kokkola to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Uusi terminaali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Lapua bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Uusi terminaali station.
Helsinki to Lapua train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Lapua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Lapua is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Helsinki to Lapua.
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