What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa is to bus which costs €12 - €40 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €200 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Saaremaa?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Saaremaa. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Kuressaare via Tallinna bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Saaremaa?

The distance between Helsinki and Saaremaa is 302 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Saaremaa without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs €26 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Saaremaa bus from?

Helsinki to Saaremaa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Saaremaa bus arrive?

Helsinki to Saaremaa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Saaremaa?

There are 257+ hotels available in Saaremaa.

Helsinki to Saaremaa - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Saaremaa by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Kuressaarebus 272 / ...
7h 37m
€27–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Kuressaarebus 272 / ...
7h 45m
€12–36
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kuressaare Airport (URE)plane TLL - URE
5h 31m
€202–444
Ferry, bus via Helsinki
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Kuressaarebus 251
7h 51m
€23–37

Helsinki to Saaremaa by bus

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Saaremaa, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuressaare via Tallinna bussijaam in around 7h 45m.

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