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

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Russian Border by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    7h 33m
    kr 1,573–3,862

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    17h 53m
    kr 5,875–7,774

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    22h 55m
    kr 5,274–6,784

  4. Drive  1,351 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Russian Bordercar car 1,351 km
    16h 28m
    kr 2,780–4,015

  5. Fly 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 31m
    kr 5,663–11,152

  6. Bus via Kiilopää

    1. Take the bus from 29 to 1bus bus Ob4
    2. Take the bus from 1 to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    23h 34m
    kr 5,939–6,833

Helsinki to Russian Border by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 5,274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,110.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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, Bus Station to Russian Border via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, Ivalo, Kirkenes sentrum, and Kattuglefjellet in around 22h 55m.

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