What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station is to rideshare which takes 4h 51m and costs €4.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Petersburg and Helsinki Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Helsinki Central Station is 850 km.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station bus from?

Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station bus services, operated by SKSauto, depart from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station bus arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station bus services, operated by SKSauto, arrive at Tallinn Bussijaam station.

Where can I stay near Helsinki Central Station?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Helsinki Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint Petersburg and Helsinki Central Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station

Q: How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 33m and costs €70 - €150.

Q: How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station?

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station by bus, ferry, rideshare, or car

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Mustakivibus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
11h 33m
€74–142
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saint Petersburg to Лаппеенранта, Финляндияrideshare 299.1 km
4h 51m
€4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Bussijaambus 960
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
12h 32m
€38–87
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
11h 46m
€118–174

Saint Petersburg to Helsinki Central Station by bus and foot

32Weekly Services

12h 32mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.4 km
Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Helsinki Central Station, Finland?

You can take a bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Helsinki Central Station via Tallinn, Bus Station and Helsinki, Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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