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

The cheapest way to get from Russia to Helsinki is to train and bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 26h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Russia to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 11h 13m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Russia and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Russia 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 23h 6m.

How far is it from Russia to Helsinki?

The distance between Russia and Helsinki is 681 km.

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

The best way to get from Russia to Helsinki without a car is to bus via Kalininskiy which takes 23h 6m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Russia to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Russia to Helsinki bus from?

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

Where does the Russia to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Russia to Helsinki - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Russia to Helsinki by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Baltiysky Railway Terminal to Pechory-Pskovskietrain
2. Take the train from Koidula to Vana-Kuustetrain
3. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TAY - HEL
11h 13m
€121–236
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal 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
26h 6m
€46–127
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
23h 6m
€56–120
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Moscow to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
16h 32m
€177–263
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
30h 51m
€91–161

Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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Distance: 681.2 km
Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Russia and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a subway from Teatralnaya to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Khovrino, Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn Bussijaam, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn Harbour in around 23h 6m.

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