The average bus between Helsinki and Tankavaara takes 17h 17m and the fastest bus takes 15h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Tankavaara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Helsinki and Tankavaara. The earliest departure is at 7:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Tankavaara at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Tankavaara. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Tankavaara station via Joulupukin pajakylä. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
Helsinki to Tankavaara bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.
Helsinki to Tankavaara bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Tankavaara Vt 4 P station.
The distance between Helsinki and Tankavaara is 896.8 km. The road distance is 1,063 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Tankavaara Vt 4 P via Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 15h 13m.