There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Malax 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 Vaasatrain S 53 / ...
5h 10m€50–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Vaasabus Ob1
8h 31m€22–35Drive 408 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Malaxcar 408 km
4h 54m€77–112Fly to Vaasa Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane HEL - VAA
- Take the bus from Kuninkaankartanontie E to Prästgården Ibus
4h 57m€84–204Bus via Helsinki, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus 3001 / ...
8h 36m€40–65Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the bus from Kruunupyy koulu to Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus Pbus
7h 30m€139–219
Helsinki to Malax by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Malax is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Malax is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Malax. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Kamppi and arriving at Prästgården via Vaasa matkakeskus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Malax. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Vaasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Helsinki and Malax is 443 km. The road distance is 408 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Malax without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Helsinki to Malax, including transfers.
Helsinki to Malax bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Helsinki Kamppi station.
Helsinki to Malax train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Malax is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Malax, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Vaasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Vaasa twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Vaasa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 6 3470450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ab Strandlinjetrafik Oy
Bus from Kuninkaankartanontie E to Prästgården I
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ab Strandlinjetrafik Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Kuninkaankartanontie E to Prästgården I
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Kruunupyy koulu to Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus P
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Website
- INGSVA
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Malax bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Vaasa station.
Helsinki to Malax train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Vaasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Malax is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Helsinki to Malax.
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