There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Seinäjokitrain Ic 49 / ...
2h 45m€40–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Uusi terminaalibus Ob3
5h 5m€19–27Drive 355 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Seinäjokicar 355 km
4h 10m€65–94Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Lapuatrain
4h 50m€141–238
Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Uusi terminaali. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Seinäjoki. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Helsinki and South Ostrobothnia is 342 km. The road distance is 355 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €70.
The train from Helsinki to Seinäjoki takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and South Ostrobothnia, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Seinäjoki hourly. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Uusi terminaali once daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kokkola to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Uusi terminaali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Uusi terminaali station.
Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Helsinki to South Ostrobothnia.
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