There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Nivala by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Ylivieskatrain Ic 51 / ...
5h 50m€45–92Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Pyhäjärvi ABCbus Lux4 / ...
- Take the bus from Vaskikello L to Nivalabus Pyhäsalmi MH - Oulainen / ...
7h 43mDrive 483.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Nivalacar 483.2 km
5h 34m€87–125Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Ylivieskatrain
5h 50m€170–244Bus via Pyhäjärvi
- Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Pyhäjärvibus Ob41
- Take the bus from Vaskikello L to Nivalabus Pyhäsalmi MH - Oulainen / ...
8h 38mFly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Ylivieskatrain
6h 43m€103–248
Helsinki to Nivala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to train which costs €45 - €95 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Nivala. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Nivala via Vaskikello L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Nivala via Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Helsinki and Nivala is 579 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nivala without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Helsinki to Nivala, including transfers.
Helsinki to Nivala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nivala is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Nivala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Ylivieska every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Nivala via Vaskikello L in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–140
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kokkola to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Pyhäjärvi ABC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Pyhäjärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Vaskikello L to Nivala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Nivala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Pyhäjärvi ABC station.
Helsinki to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Ylivieska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Nivala is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Helsinki to Nivala.
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