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

The cheapest way to get from Karelia to Helsinki is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karelia to Helsinki is to drive and ferry which takes 17h 8m and costs €180 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Karelia and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Karelia station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Petrozavodsk Bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Karelia to Helsinki?

The distance between Karelia and Helsinki is 1122 km.

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

The best way to get from Karelia to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 19h 35m to get from Karelia to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karelia to Helsinki bus from?

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

Where does the Karelia to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karelia to Helsinki 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 Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
19h 35m
€51–109
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Petrozavodsk to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
17h 8m
€183–269
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 15m
€59–122

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Distance: 1,121.6 km
Duration: 19h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 19h 35m.

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