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

The cheapest way to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki is to ferry and fly which costs €95 - €340 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €190 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Hammerfest and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Hammerfest to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Hammerfest bussterminal and arriving at 30-35 via Alta sentrum, Tromsø Prostneset and Hissitie L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.

How far is it from Hammerfest to Helsinki?

The distance between Hammerfest and Helsinki is 1187 km. The road distance is 1421.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 30h 31m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hammerfest to Helsinki bus from?

Hammerfest to Helsinki bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Hammerfest bussterminal station.

Bus or fly from Hammerfest to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki is to bus which takes 33h 17m and costs €270 - €400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €380 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Hammerfest to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Hammerfest and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Hammerfest. It is currently 5:30 AM in Hammerfest and 6:30 AM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Hammerfest to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammerfest to Helsinki is 1422 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Hammerfest to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Hammerfest to Helsinki - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Hammerfest to Helsinki by ferry, plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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

Ferry to Alta, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Alta hurtigbåtterminalferry
2. Fly from Alta (ALF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ALF - HEL
8h 50m
€143–303
Ferry to Hasvik, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Hasvik kaiferry
2. Fly from Hasvik (HAA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane HAA - HEL
15h 21m
€99–331
Ferry, bus, drive, train
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Alta hurtigbåtterminalferry
2. Take the bus from Alta hurtigbåtterminal to Stornesbus 170
3. Drive from Stornes to Hotelli Hetta Icar
4. Take the bus from Hotelli Hetta I to Rautatieasemabus
5. Take the train from Kolari to Helsinkitrain
25h 56m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Tromsø kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
3. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinkitrain
30h 31m
€256–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta sentrumbus 100
2. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Tromsø Prostnesetbus 150
3. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Hissitiebus 106
4. Take the bus from Hissitie L to 30-35bus Ob4
33h 17m
€274–396
Fly from Hammerfest Airport
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane HFT - HEL
6h 10m
€197–378
Car ferry to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Tromsø kystrutekaicarferry
2. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TOS - HEL
15h 46m
€146–371
Car ferry, bus, train via Muonio
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Tromsø kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Muonio SEObus 106
3. Take the bus from Muonio SEO to Rautatieasemabus
4. Take the train from Kolari to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
35h 20m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Kirkenes kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Kirkenes Hurtigruten to Kakslauttanenbus
3. Take the bus from Kakslauttanen E to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
4. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 2h
€617–859
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Øksfjord kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Drive from Øksfjord kystrutekai to Helsinkicar
20h 10m
€267–421
Drive 1,421.6 km
1. Drive from Hammerfest to Helsinkicar 1,421.6 km
17h 38m
€257–371

Hammerfest to Helsinki by car ferry, bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

30h 31mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,187.2 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to 30-35 via Alta sentrum, Tromsø Prostneset, and Hissitie L in around 33h 17m. Alternatively, Widerøe and Finnair fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) once daily.

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