There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Drive from Kajaani-Airport-KAJ to Sonkajärvicar
4h 2m€127–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
8h 27m€25–35Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Iisalmitrain Ic 63 / ...
6h 53m€60–110Drive 485.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Sonkajärvicar 485.1 km
5h 46m€88–127Bus via Kuopio
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Tulo to Koulukeskusbus
10h 20m
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to fly and drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €120 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Punapelto P via Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Iisalmi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Helsinki and Sonkajärvi is 568 km. The road distance is 485.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi, including transfers.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sonkajärvi, North Savo, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Iisalmi twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Tulo to Koulukeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Linja-Autoliike Veljekset Laitinen Oy
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi.
There are 46+ hotels available in Sonkajärvi.