There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Paltamo by plane, taxi, train, 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 (KAJ) to Paltamotaxi
3h 33m€178–270Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Paltamotrain Ic 63 / ...
6h 56m€85–140Drive 586.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Paltamocar 586.8 km
6h 56m€124–180Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Paltamotrain
5h 57m€91–217
Helsinki to Paltamo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo is to train which costs €85 - €140 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Paltamo is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs €170 - €270.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Paltamo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Helsinki and Paltamo is 529 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 €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Helsinki to Paltamo, including transfers.
Helsinki to Paltamo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central 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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What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Paltamo, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Paltamo twice daily. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- 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 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- 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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