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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train and fly and ferry which costs €75 - €210 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 20m.

How far is it from Oslo to Helsinki?

The distance between Oslo and Helsinki is 835 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Helsinki without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 1m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Oslo to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Helsinki bus from?

Oslo to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Helsinki train from?

Oslo to Helsinki train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train which takes 32h 22m and costs €310 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €330 and takes 45h 20m.

Where does the Oslo to Helsinki bus arrive?

Oslo to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Oslo and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Oslo. It is currently 3:27 AM in Oslo and 4:27 AM in Helsinki.

Where does the Oslo to Helsinki train arrive?

Oslo to Helsinki train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

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

Book your Oslo to Helsinki train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oslo to Helsinki?

Book your Oslo to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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Oslo to Helsinki - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Oslo and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 22m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Oslo to Helsinki by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train, fly to Helsinki Airport
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1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OSL - HEL
4h 12m
€76–247
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 70
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
3. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain
21h 1m
€140–231
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 70
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
32h 22m
€317–515
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N132
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1206a
45h 20m
€200–327
Train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane OSL - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
7h 33m
€77–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oslo to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
23h 14m
€193–291
Train, line 80 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 648 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80
3. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
25h 34m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 877 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Stockholm to Mariehamncarferry
3. Take the carferry from Mariehamn to Helsinkicarferry
27h 10m
€159–302

Oslo to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 835 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Oslo S to Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 32h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 45h 20m.

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