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

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Alta is to train and bus and drive via Rovaniemi which costs kr 1000 - kr 2000 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Finland to Alta is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3900.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Alta?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland station to Alta. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Alta Helsesenter via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke and Storslett sentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.

How far is it from Finland to Alta?

The distance between Finland and Alta is 1091 km. The road distance is 1283.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Finland to Alta without a car is to bus which takes 26h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Finland to Alta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Alta bus from?

Finland to Alta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Alta?

The best way to get from Finland to Alta is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 52m.

Where does the Finland to Alta bus arrive?

Finland to Alta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rovaniemi, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Alta?

Alta is 1h behind Finland. It is currently 5:23 PM in Finland and 4:23 PM in Alta.

Can I drive from Finland to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Finland to Alta is 1283 km. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from Finland to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 49+ hotels available in Alta.

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

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

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

Fly to Alta
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alta (ALF)HEL - ALF
8h 13m
kr 1,375–3,811
Train, bus, drive via Rovaniemi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Enontekiö I
3. Drive from Enontekiö I to Kautokeino Cirkle K
4. Take the bus from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Alta Helsesenter170
17h 50m
kr 1,011–1,960
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Storfjord kirke106
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Storslett terminal920
4. Take the bus from Storslett sentrum to Alta Helsesenter190
26h 52m
Drive 1,283.3 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Alta1,283.3 km
15h 30m
kr 2,821–4,075
Fly to Ivalo, drive, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)HEL - IVL
2. Drive from Inari to Karasjok bussterminal
3. Take the bus from Karasjok bussterminal to Alta sentrum
9h 28m
kr 2,590–5,156
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kolari
2. Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Muonio SEO
3. Take the bus from Muonion Matkahuolto to Hetta
4. Drive from Hetta to Stornes
5. Take the bus from Stornes to Granshagen170
22h 30m
kr 1,188–2,493
Train, bus, drive #2
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kolari
2. Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Hotelli Hetta L
3. Drive from Hotelli Hetta L to Kautokeino Cirkle K
4. Take the bus from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Alta Helsesenter170
22h 47m
kr 1,328–2,483

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alta (ALF) flights

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7h 45mAverage Duration

kr 1,281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.9 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Finland and Alta, Norway?

Finnair, Widerøe, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alta (ALF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Alta Helsesenter via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke, and Storslett sentrum in around 26h 52m.

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