There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Puolanka by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolankabus KAKS - Kajaani - Puolanka / ...
8h 40mDrive 648.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Helsinki to Puolankacar 648.8 km
7h 40m€119–171Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolankabus
11h 20mFly to Oulu Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Utajärvitrain
- Take the bus from Utajärvi kirjasto E to Kiiskilänkatu Ebus
6h 57mTrain, bus via Helsinki Central Station
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolankabus KAKS - Kajaani - Puolanka / ...
8h 51mTrain, bus via Oulu
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Utajärvitrain
- Take the bus from Utajärvi kirjasto E to Kiiskilänkatu Ebus
9h 1mBus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolankabus
11h 23mFly to Kajaani, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the bus from Vimpelinlaakso P1 to Puolankabus
7h 7mFly to Kuopio, train, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolankabus
9h 14m
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Puolanka is to drive which costs €110 - €180 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Puolanka is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs €110 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Puolanka. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Puolanka via Linja-autoasema and Kajaani matkakeskus L3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Helsinki and Puolanka is 692 km. The road distance is 648.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Puolanka without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Helsinki to Puolanka, including transfers.
Helsinki to Puolanka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Puolanka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Puolanka is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Helsinki to Puolanka.
There are eight+ hotels available in Puolanka.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Puolanka, Finland?
You can take a bus from 29 to Puolanka via Linja-autoasema and Kajaani matkakeskus L3 in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Utajärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Utajärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wiimax
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Utajärvi kirjasto E to Kiiskilänkatu E
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Utajärvi kirjasto E to Kiiskilänkatu E
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Vimpelinlaakso P1 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Puolanka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
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