What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kem’?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kem’ is to bus which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 15000 and takes 26h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kem’?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kem’ is to ferry and drive which takes 22h 46m and costs RUB 21000 - RUB 33000.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kem’?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kem’. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Kem’ via Tallinn Central Bus station, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and Petrozavodsk Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Kem’?

The distance between Helsinki and Kem’ is 1536 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Kem’ without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kem’ without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 15000.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Kem’?

It takes approximately 26h 10m to get from Helsinki to Kem’, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kem’ bus from?

Helsinki to Kem’ bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Kem’ bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kem’ bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kem’?

Kem’ is 1h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 12:38 AM in Helsinki and 1:38 AM in Kem’.

Helsinki to Kem’ - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Kem’ by bus, train, ferry, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Kem’bus
26h 10m
₽8,211–14,352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Kemtrain
28h 28m
₽9,071–16,342
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Drive from Tallinn to Kem’car
22h 46m
₽21,128–32,143
Bus, train via Pskov
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 129 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Pskov Bus stationbus 950
4. Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Dnobus 675
5. Take the train from Dno to Kemtrain
38h 15m
₽10,311–20,652

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,535.8 km
Duration: 26h 10m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kem’, Karelia, Russia?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kem’ via Tallinn Central Bus station, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, and Petrozavodsk Bus station in around 26h 10m.

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How to get fromHelsinki to Kem’by bus, train, ferry or car

There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Kem’ by bus, train, ferry, or car

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