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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to train and bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 29h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs €170 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Bussijaam and Tallinn Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

How far is it from Moscow to Helsinki?

The distance between Moscow and Helsinki is 950 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Helsinki without a car is to bus via Kalininskiy which takes 21h 40m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Moscow to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Helsinki bus from?

Moscow to Helsinki bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Moscow to Helsinki is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Kalininskiy, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 21h 40m.

Where does the Moscow to Helsinki bus arrive?

Moscow to Helsinki bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h behind Moscow. It is currently 7:40 AM in Moscow and 6:40 AM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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

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Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane VKO - HEL
12h 43m
€174–468
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Pskov Passtrain
2. Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Tallinn Central Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
29h 40m
€56–134
Bus via Kalininskiy
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal 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, Harbour Terminal 2bus
21h 40m
€58–110
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Moscow to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
16h 32m
€181–270
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane VKO - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
15h 44m
€189–495
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SVO - HEL
14h 24m
€108–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
29h 25m
€102–172

Moscow to Helsinki by bus

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Distance: 949.6 km
Duration: 12h 43m

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

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn Bussijaam, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn Harbour in around 21h 40m.

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