There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Nivala 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 Ylivieskatrain Ic 51
5h 50m€71–113Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Pyhäjärvi ABCbus Ob4 / ...
- Take the bus from Vaskikello th L to linja-autoasemabus Pyhäsalmi - Haapajärvi - Nivala - Oulainen / ...
8h 16mDrive 483.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Nivalacar 483.2 km
5h 34m€92–132Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Ylivieskatrain
5h 40m€155–246Train via linja-autoasema
- Take the train from Helsinki to Ylivieskatrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 5m€74–114Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Ylivieskatrain
6h 31m€94–232
Helsinki to Nivala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to train which costs €70 - €120 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Nivala. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at linja-autoasema via Vaskikello th L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Nivala via Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Helsinki and Nivala is 578 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nivala without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Helsinki to Nivala, including transfers.
Helsinki to Nivala bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Nivala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Ylivieska once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to linja-autoasema via Pyhäjärvi ABC and Vaskikello th L in around 8h 16m.
- 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
- €100–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Pyhäjärvi ABC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Nivala bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Pyhäjärvi ABC station.
Helsinki to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Ylivieska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Nivala is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Helsinki to Nivala.
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