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How to get fromHelsinki to Valaam Monasteryby bus or ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sortavalabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Sortavala Pier to Valaam Pierferry ferry
    18h 27m
    ₽8,541–13,318

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  • Distance: 1,007.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Valaam Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Valaam Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Tallinn, Bus Station, take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, take the bus to Sortavala, walk to Sortavala Pier, take the ferry to Valaam Pier, then walk to Valaam Monastery.

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