There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Kalix by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Oulu
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix
9h 30mkr 486–1,235Bus
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1Ob4
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus20
13h 23mkr 567–758Drive 788.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kalix788.1 km
9h 7mkr 1,538–2,222Fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)HEL - LLA
- Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Kalix busstation
8h 3mkr 922–2,802Bus via Oulu
- Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Oulu Bus Station
- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Tornio matkakeskus D
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus20
13h 58mkr 503–811Train
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Tornio-ItäinenPyo 263 / ...
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix7183 / ...
14h 17mkr 626–1,178Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix
7h 54mkr 1,041–2,455Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)HEL - KEM
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus
6h 47mkr 1,107–1,842
Helsinki to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to Bus via Oulu which costs 500 kr - 850 kr and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kalix. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kalix. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kalix via Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kalix is 849 km. The road distance is 788.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalix without a car is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 30m and costs 480 kr - 1300 kr.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Helsinki to Kalix, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kalix bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.
Helsinki to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kalix is to train via Oulu which takes 9h 30m and costs 480 kr - 1300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 800 kr and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Kalix via Oulu and Haparanda station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Kalix Folkets Hus via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–2,000
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 900–1,600
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Luleå/Kallax Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 750–2,900
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Luleå/Kallax Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,100–2,400
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 220–900
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 180–260
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Tornio-Itäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 450–950
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- servicecenter@vy.se
- Website
- norrtag.se
Train from Haparanda station to Kalix
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 80–110
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 30–550
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- brev@tabussen.nu
- Website
- tabussen.nu
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- tabussen.nu
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- kundservice@lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
- Website
- ltnbd.se
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 120–140
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 120–140
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Oulu Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–420
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 0200 4000
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Tornio matkakeskus D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 210–260
- Website
- https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kalix bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 1 station.
Kalix is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:47 PM in Helsinki and 12:47 PM in Kalix.
Helsinki to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tornio-Itäinen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kalix is 788 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Helsinki to Kalix.
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