There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Paltamo by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kajaani, taxi
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the taxi from Kajaani-Airport-KAJ to Paltamotaxi
3h 24m€178–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
10h 20m€59–100Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Paltamotrain Ic 63
6h 56m€75–130Drive 586.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Paltamocar 586.8 km
6h 56m€108–155Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Paltamotrain
5h 48m€90–240
Helsinki to Paltamo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs €170 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Paltamo. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Paltamo via Linja-autoasema 1 and Kajaani matkakeskus L3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Paltamo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Helsinki and Paltamo is 527 km. The road distance is 586.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Helsinki to Paltamo, including transfers.
Helsinki to Paltamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Paltamo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Paltamo, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Paltamo once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Paltamo via Linja-autoasema 1 and Kajaani matkakeskus L3 in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- 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
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 0400 153884
- [email protected]
- Website
- tilausliikennehimanen.fi
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Kajaanin Aluetaksi Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 398100
- Website
- taksikajaani.fi
Taksi Hannu Tervo
- Phone
- +358 40 0563172
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Paltamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Paltamo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Paltamo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Paltamo is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Helsinki to Paltamo.
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