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How to get fromHelsinki to Syktyvkarby bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Helsinki to Syktyvkar by bus or train

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    3. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Syktyvkartrain train
    43h 3m
    ₽7,517–15,630

  2. Bus, train via Tikhvin

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus bus 396 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jõhvi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tichwinbus bus 968
    5. Take the train from Tihvin to Syktyvkartrain train
    45h 26m
    ₽9,202–18,440

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  • Distance: 2,191.4 km
  • Duration: 43h 3m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Syktyvkar, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Syktyvkar. However, you can take the bus to Tallinn, Bus Station, take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, walk to Ligovsky Prospekt, take the line 4 subway to Ladozhskaya, walk to Ladozhsky Railway Terminal, then take the train to Syktyvkar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Syktyvkar via Tallinna bussijaam, Jõhvi bussijaam, Jõhvi, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tichwin, and Tihvin in around 45h 26m.

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