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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå is to bus which costs 1400 kr - 1700 kr and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs 750 kr - 3600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Skellefteå?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Skellefteå station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Skellefteå busstation via 12 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Skellefteå?

The distance between Helsinki and Skellefteå is 563 km. The road distance is 986.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå without a car is to train and bus via Luleå which takes 14h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Skellefteå bus from?

Helsinki to Skellefteå bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Skellefteå?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs 750 kr - 3600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Oulu, which costs 1400 kr - 2100 kr and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Helsinki to Skellefteå bus arrive?

Helsinki to Skellefteå bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Skellefteå?

Skellefteå is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:39 PM in Helsinki and 10:39 PM in Skellefteå.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Skellefteå?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Skellefteå is 987 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Helsinki to Skellefteå.

Where can I stay near Skellefteå?

There are 32+ hotels available in Skellefteå.

Helsinki to Skellefteå - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Skellefteå by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 Skellefteå Airport
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Skellefteå Airport (SFT)plane HEL - SFT
7h 4m
kr 788–3,558
Train, bus via Luleå
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain
4. Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Skellefteå busstationbus 100 / ...
14h 26m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Vaasatrain
2. Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
3. Take the train from Umeå Östra station to Bastuträsk stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Bastuträsk station to Skellefteå Laxgatanbus 22 / ...
16h 30m
Bus via Oulu
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 12 to Pääovibus
3. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Skellefteå busstationbus 20
17h 20m
kr 1,481–2,079
Fly to Umeå Airport, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Umeå Airport (UME)plane HEL - UME
2. Take the bus from Umeå Universitetssjukhuset to Skellefteå busstationbus
7h 24m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haparanda station to Skellefteå busstationbus 20
14h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
2. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Skellefteå busstationbus 20
17h 55m
kr 1,481–1,651
Drive 986.9 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Skellefteåcar 986.9 km
11h 13m
kr 2,240–3,235

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Skellefteå Airport (SFT) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Skellefteå, Sweden?

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Skellefteå Airport (SFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Skellefteå busstation via Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 17h 20m.

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