There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä 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, bus
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus 61 / ...
6h 10m€54–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus 61 / ...
7h 25m€24–64Drive 435 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Nilsiäcar 435 km
5h 7m€80–115Fly to Kuopio, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus
5h 40m€75–161Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Siilinjärvitrain Ic 65 / ...
6h 13m€57–97Train, bus via Pasila
- Take the train from Pasila to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus 61 / ...
7h 28m€55–100Bus via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 1207A / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus 61 / ...
7h 55m€39–68Fly to Joensuu Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Nilsiä Linja-autoasemabus
7h 6m
Helsinki to Nilsiä by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Nilsiä. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Nilsiä Linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Nilsiä. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Siilinjärvi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Helsinki and Nilsiä is 482 km. The road distance is 435 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä, including transfers.
Helsinki to Nilsiä bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Nilsiä train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nilsiä is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Nilsiä, Finland?
You can take a bus from 29 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 2 in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Siilinjärvi 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Helsinki to Siilinjärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pasila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- 0800 918 511
- Website
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Schedules at
- vilkku.kuopio.fi
- Phone
- +358 (017) 511 811
- [email protected]
- Website
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 2 to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
- Website
- mniskanen.fi
Bus from Kauppatori L to Nilsiä Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- mniskanen.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Nilsiä bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Nilsiä train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Siilinjärvi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Nilsiä is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Helsinki to Nilsiä.
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