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How to get fromKarelia to Helsinkiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Karelia to Helsinki by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Uimaharju to Joensuutrain train Hdm 760 / ...
    2. Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain train Ic 10 / ...
    6h 46m
    €119–180

  2. Drive 508 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karelia to Helsinkicar car 508 km
    6h 4m
    €93–134

  3. Bus via Varkaus

    1. Take the bus from Uimaharju Asemankaari 5 to Kauppatori Ibus bus 460 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3 to 30-35bus bus Ob5
    9h 45m
    €100–133

  4. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Karelia to Uimaharju Asemankaari 5taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Uimaharju Asemankaari 5 to Kauppatori Ibus bus
    3. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane JOE - HEL
    5h 12m
    €186–265

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purola to Joensuubus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain train Ic 8 / ...
    7h 19m
    €133–196

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purola to Joensuubus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus 1207A / ...
    10h 45m
    €123–181

Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Karelia to Helsinki via Uimaharju and Joensuu in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karelia to 30-35 via Uimaharju Asemankaari 5, Kauppatori L, and 3 in around 9h 45m.

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