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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Sodankylä by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Rovaniemi, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane HEL - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to 2bus bus
    5h 23m
    €96–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 29 to 1bus bus Ob4
    2. Take the bus from 5 to 2bus bus Rovaniemi - Karasjok / ...
    14h 5m
    €49–92

  3. Train, bus via Rovaniemi

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemitrain train Ic 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 1 to Ostoskuja Pbus bus Rovaniemi - Sodankylä - Ivalo / ...
    10h 48m
    €133–225

  4. Bus via Rovaniemi

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus 3007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to 2bus bus Rovaniemi - Karasjok / ...
    13h 45m
    €86–147

  5. Drive  954.1 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Sodankyläcar car 954.1 km
    11h 13m
    €202–292

  6. Fly to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tunturikeskus Kiilopää to 2bus bus
    7h 43m
    €131–603

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain train Ic 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rautatieasema T to 2bus bus Rovaniemi - Inari / ...
    10h 55m
    €133–225

Helsinki to Sodankylä by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sodankylä, Finland?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to 2 via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 13h 45m.

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