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How to get fromHelsinki to Russian Borderby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Russian Border by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    7h 27m
    kr 1,470–3,650

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Joulupukin pajakyläbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    23h 30m
    kr 6,348–7,546

  3. Drive 1,351 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Russian Bordercar car 1,351 km
    16h 28m
    kr 2,709–3,913

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    8h 25m
    kr 5,670–9,840

  5. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    8h 32m

Helsinki to Russian Border by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 6,348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Russian Border, Norway?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Russian Border via Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, Kiilopää, Kirkenes sentrum, and Kattuglefjellet in around 23h 30m.

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