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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki is to fly which costs €110 - €340 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki is to bus and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs €500 - €1100.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkenes to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Kirkenes and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via K-market Inari and Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Helsinki?

The distance between Kirkenes and Helsinki is 1108 km. The road distance is 1350.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 33m and costs €500 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkenes to Helsinki bus from?

Kirkenes to Helsinki bus services, operated by VisitInari.fi, depart from Kirkenes station.

Bus or fly from Kirkenes to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €480 - €600 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Kirkenes to Helsinki bus arrive?

Kirkenes to Helsinki bus services, operated by VisitInari.fi, arrive at Inari station.

What is the time difference between Kirkenes and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Kirkenes. It is currently 9:44 AM in Kirkenes and 10:44 AM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Kirkenes to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkenes to Helsinki is 1351 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Kirkenes to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Kirkenes to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkenes to Helsinki by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Kirkenes Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KKN - HEL
9h 17m
€117–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Take the bus from K-market Inari to Roimunrotko Ebus
3. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
18h 33m
€521–631
Bus, train via Tunturikeskus Kiilopää
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Kiilopääbus
2. Take the bus from Tunturikeskus Kiilopää to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
3. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinkitrain
19h 49m
€610–732
Drive 1,350.7 km
1. Drive from Kirkenes to Helsinkicar 1,350.7 km
16h 30m
€260–375
Bus to Ivalo, fly
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IVL - HEL
7h 55m
€533–1,016
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Inaribus
2. Take the bus from K-market Inari to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
21h 30m
€486–571
Bus via Tunturikeskus Kiilopää
1. Take the bus from Kirkenes to Kiilopääbus
2. Take the bus from Tunturikeskus Kiilopää to Roimunrotko Ebus
3. Take the bus from 1 to 30-35bus Ob4
22h 58m
€545–617

Kirkenes to Helsinki by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,107.8 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Kirkenes, Norway and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnair, Widerøe, and two other airlines fly from Kirkenes Airport (KKN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkenes to Helsinki, Bus Station via K-market Inari and Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri in around 21h 30m.

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