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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Alta is to train and bus and drive via Rovaniemi which costs kr 1000 - kr 1900 and takes 18h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Alta is to fly which takes 7h and costs kr 1400 - kr 3200.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Alta?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Alta. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Alta Helsesenter via Hissitie, Storfjord kirke and Storslett sentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Alta?

The distance between Helsinki and Alta is 1106 km. The road distance is 1283.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Alta without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 50m and costs kr 3300 - kr 5000.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Helsinki to Alta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Alta bus from?

Helsinki to Alta bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 29 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Alta?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Alta is to fly which takes 7h and costs kr 1400 - kr 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 2500 - kr 3600 and takes 26h 57m.

Where does the Helsinki to Alta bus arrive?

Helsinki to Alta bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Hissitie I station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Alta?

Alta is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 8:49 PM in Helsinki and 7:49 PM in Alta.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Alta is 1283 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Helsinki to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 49+ hotels available in Alta.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki 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
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alta (ALF)plane HEL - ALF
7h
kr 1,452–3,119
Train, bus, drive via Rovaniemi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemitrain
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Enontekiö Ibus
3. Drive from Enontekiö I to Kautokeino Cirkle Kcar
4. Take the bus from Kautokeino Cirkle K to Alta Helsesenterbus 170
18h 11m
kr 1,092–1,873
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
2. Take the bus from Santa Claus Village Parking to Scandic Ishavshotelbus
3. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Maskinsvingenbus 150
26h 50m
kr 3,322–5,023
Drive 1,283.3 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Altacar 1,283.3 km
15h 33m
kr 2,630–3,798
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kolaritrain
2. Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Muonio SEObus
3. Take the bus from Muonion Matkahuolto to Hettabus
4. Drive from Hetta to Stornescar
5. Take the bus from Stornes to Granshagenbus 170
22h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 29 to Hissitie Ibus Ob4
2. Take the bus from Hissitie to Storfjord kirkebus 106
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Storslett terminalbus 920
4. Take the bus from Storslett sentrum to Alta Helsesenterbus 190
26h 57m
kr 2,541–3,589
Bus via Rovaniemi
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus
2. Take the bus from Santa Claus Village to Storfjord kirkebus 106
3. Take the bus from Hatteng to Olderdalenbus 919
4. Take the bus from Olderdalen sentrum to Maskinsvingenbus 150
27h 42m
kr 2,985–4,382

Helsinki to Alta by train and bus

7Weekly Services

26h 50mAverage Duration

kr 3,322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.7 km
Duration: 7h

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

Finnair, Widerøe, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alta (ALF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Alta Helsesenter via Hissitie, Storfjord kirke, and Storslett sentrum in around 26h 57m.

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