What is the cheapest way to get from Karelia to Finland?

The cheapest way to get from Karelia to Finland is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karelia to Finland?

The fastest way to get from Karelia to Finland is to drive and ferry which takes 17h 8m and costs €170 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Karelia and Finland?

No, there is no direct bus from Karelia station to Finland station. However, there are services departing from Petrozavodsk Bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station and Tallinn Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Karelia to Finland?

The distance between Karelia and Finland is 1124 km.

How do I travel from Karelia to Finland without a car?

The best way to get from Karelia to Finland without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs €50 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Karelia to Finland?

It takes approximately 20h 10m to get from Karelia to Finland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karelia to Finland bus from?

Karelia to Finland bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Petrozavodsk Bus station.

Where does the Karelia to Finland bus arrive?

Karelia to Finland bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Finland?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Finland.

Karelia to Finland - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Karelia to Finland by bus, car, or ferry

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1. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Bussijaambus 960
3. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
20h 10m
€51–95
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Petrozavodsk to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
17h 8m
€179–266
Bus via Pryazha
1. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Pryazhabus
2. Take the bus from Pryazha to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Bussijaambus 960
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
22h 10m
€59–107

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Distance: 1,124.4 km
Duration: 20h 10m

What companies run services between Karelia, Russia and Finland?

You can take a bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station, and Tallinn Harbour in around 20h 10m.

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