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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Harstad is to train and bus which costs kr 1200 - kr 2600 and takes 20h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Harstad is to fly and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs kr 1200 - kr 3300.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Harstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Harstad. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Eriks gate via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Nordkjosbotn and Bjerkvik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 9m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Harstad?

The distance between Helsinki and Harstad is 1061 km. The road distance is 1320.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Harstad without a car is to bus which takes 26h 9m and costs kr 2800 - kr 4200.

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

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

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Harstad bus from?

Helsinki to Harstad bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Harstad bus arrive?

Helsinki to Harstad bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3 station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Harstad?

Harstad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:54 PM in Helsinki and 8:54 PM in Harstad.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Harstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Harstad is 1320 km. It takes approximately 16h 26m to drive from Helsinki to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 55+ hotels available in Harstad.

Helsinki to Harstad - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Harstad by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, night 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.

Fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, bus
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)plane HEL - EVE
2. Take the bus from Evenes truck stop to Eriks gatebus
8h 50m
kr 1,285–3,255
Fly to Andøya Andenes Airport, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Andøya Andenes Airport (ANX)plane HEL - ANX
2. Take the bus from Andenes lufthavn to Risøyhamn kaibus
3. Take the car ferry from Risøyhamn kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry
13h 47m
kr 1,155–4,005
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kolaritrain
3. Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Kiruna Stadshustorgetbus 53
4. Take the bus from Kiruna Stadshustorget to Riksgränsen vändplanbus 91
5. Drive from Riksgränsen vändplan to Harstadcar
19h 18m
kr 1,531–2,699
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3bus Ob4
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Nordkjosbotnbus 106
3. Take the bus from Nordkjosbotn to Bjerkvikbus 100
4. Take the bus from Bjerkvik to Eriks gatebus 200
26h 9m
kr 2,895–4,150
Ferry, night train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Narvik stasjonnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Harstad Byterminalbus 200
40h 48m
Fly to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, ferry
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)plane HEL - TOS
2. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry
9h 1m
Fly to Bardufoss Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bardufoss Airport (BDU)plane HEL - BDU
2. Take the bus from Bardufoss lufthavn to Finnsnes kaibus
3. Take the ferry from Finnsnes kai to Harstad hurtigbåtkaiferry
12h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Narvik stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Byskilletbus 200
20h 59m
kr 1,196–2,539
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Rovaniemi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Tromsø Prostnesetbus 106
3. Take the car ferry from Tromsø kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaicarferry Hur
29h 5m
kr 2,445–4,411
Drive 1,320.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Harstadcar 1,320.5 km
16h 26m
kr 2,847–4,113

Helsinki to Harstad by bus

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26h 9mAverage Duration

kr 2,895Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,060.9 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway?

You can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Eriks gate via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Nordkjosbotn, and Bjerkvik in around 26h 9m.

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