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

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train and ferry which costs €100 - €200 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Karlstad and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad busstation and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Kaupunginhotelli L and Kemi, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstad and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Karlstad to Helsinki?

The distance between Karlstad and Helsinki is 781 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 2m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Karlstad to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsinki bus from?

Karlstad to Helsinki bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad busstation.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsinki train from?

Karlstad to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train which takes 29h 25m and costs €260 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €340 and takes 32h 13m.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsinki bus arrive?

Karlstad to Helsinki bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

What is the time difference between Karlstad and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Karlstad. It is currently 11:19 PM in Karlstad and 12:19 AM in Helsinki.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsinki train arrive?

Karlstad to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlstad to Helsinki?

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There are 9 ways to get from Karlstad to Helsinki by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ARN - HEL
5h 47m
€103–244
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 850 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Mariehamncarferry
3. Take the carferry from Mariehamn to Helsinkicarferry
24h
€91–267
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 648 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
3. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain
18h 2m
€106–192
Train
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 648 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain 94
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
4. Take the train from Kemi to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
29h 25m
€266–417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Torniobus
3. Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
32h 13m
€176–332
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GOT - HEL
6h 59m
€103–263
Train, train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kongsvingertrain
2. Take the train from Kongsvinger stasjon to Lillestrøm stasjontrain
3. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OSL - HEL
7h 21m
€104–293
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Karlstad to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
20h 28m
€117–214
Train, line 80 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 648 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80
3. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
22h 39m

Karlstad to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 780.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 29h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad busstation to Helsinki, Bus Station via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Kaupunginhotelli L, Kemi rautatieasema, and Kemi, Bus Station in around 32h 13m.

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