There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Kalix by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Oulu
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
9h 30mkr 1,145–1,899Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
13h 28mkr 647–874Bus via Kemi
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
13h 2mkr 834–1,243Drive 788.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kalixcar 788.2 km
9h 8mkr 1,645–2,376Fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane HEL - LLA
- Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Kalix busstationtaxi
7h 48mkr 973–4,625Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain 7183 / ...
9h 37mkr 1,145–1,892Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
7h 26mkr 1,083–2,760Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
6h 58mkr 1,247–2,128Fly to Rovaniemi, bus, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Airport to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
8h 40mkr 1,103–2,435
Helsinki to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to bus which costs 600 kr - 900 kr and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs 1200 kr - 2200 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Kalix. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via Kemi rautatieasema and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Kalix station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Kalix station via Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kalix is 848 km. The road distance is 788.2 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalix without a car is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 30m and costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Helsinki to Kalix, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kalix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 30m and costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Kemi, which costs 800 kr - 1300 kr and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Kalix station via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kalix Folkets Hus via Kemi, Bus Station, Kemi rautatieasema, and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 750–2,200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,100–1,900
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 850–2,300
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 850–1,500
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–290
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–1,700
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–290
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,000
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi Airport to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 100–180
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- kr 140–170
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kalix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.
Kalix is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:38 AM in Helsinki and 11:38 PM in Kalix.
Helsinki to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kalix is 788 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Helsinki to Kalix.
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