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

The cheapest way to get from Alta to Helsinki is to bus and drive and train via Rovaniemi which costs €70 - €170 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alta to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Alta and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Alta to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Alta Helsesenter and arriving at Helsinki Bus Station via Sørkjosen/Storslett, Storfjord kirke and Rovaniemi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

How far is it from Alta to Helsinki?

The distance between Alta and Helsinki is 1106 km. The road distance is 1283.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Alta to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs €220 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Alta to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alta to Helsinki bus from?

Alta to Helsinki bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Alta Helsesenter station.

Bus or fly from Alta to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Alta to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €380 and takes 27h 15m.

Where does the Alta to Helsinki bus arrive?

Alta to Helsinki bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Storslett sentrum station.

What is the time difference between Alta and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Alta. It is currently 7:22 AM in Alta and 8:22 AM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Alta to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Alta to Helsinki is 1284 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Alta to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ALF - HEL
6h 18m
€117–258
Bus, drive, train via Rovaniemi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Myrbakken to Kautokeino Cirkle Kbus 170
2. Drive from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Enontekiö Icar
3. Take the bus from Enontekiö I to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
4. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinkitrain
18h 14m
€72–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Storslett sentrumbus 190
2. Take the bus from Sørkjosen/Storslett to Hattengbus
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
4. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Bus Station to Helsinki Bus Stationbus
27h 15m
€224–373
Drive 1,283.5 km
1. Drive from Alta to Helsinkicar 1,283.5 km
15h 33m
€236–341
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Myrbakken to Stornesbus 170
2. Drive from Stornes to Enontekiö Icar
3. Take the bus from Enontekiö I to Muonio SEObus
4. Take the bus from Muonio SEO to Rautatieasemabus
5. Take the train from Kolari to Helsinkitrain
23h
€108–203
Bus, drive, train #2
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Kautokeino Cirkle Kbus 170
2. Drive from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Hotelli Hetta Icar
3. Take the bus from Hotelli Hetta I to Rautatieasemabus
4. Take the train from Kolari to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
24h 23m
€119–203
Bus via Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35
1. Take the bus from Alta Helsesenter to Storslett terminalbus 190
2. Take the bus from Storslett terminal to Storfjord kirkebus 920
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
4. Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3 to Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35bus Ob4
27h 30m
€245–358

Alta to Helsinki by bus

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27h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Alta to Helsinki.

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Distance: 1,105.6 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Widerøe, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Alta (ALF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alta Helsesenter to Helsinki Bus Station via Sørkjosen/Storslett, Storfjord kirke, and Rovaniemi Bus Station in around 27h 15m.

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