There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Nurmes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 7 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Nurmestrain Hdm 763 / ...
7h 21m€36–96Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasemabus Kuopio - Nilsiä - Nurmes
8h 20mDrive 508.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Nurmescar 508.5 km
5h 58m€91–132Fly to Kuopio, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasemabus
6h 46mTrain via Helsinki Central
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Nurmestrain Hdm 763 / ...
7h 43m€36–96Bus via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 1207A / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Sankarihautausmaa, Ebus Linja-autoasema 1 - Nurmes
8h 58mFly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Nurmestrain
7h 4m€120–277Fly to Kajaani, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to linja-autoasemabus
7h 44m
Helsinki to Nurmes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to train which costs €35 - €100 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Nurmes. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Nurmes. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Nurmes via Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Helsinki and Nurmes is 626 km. The road distance is 508.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Helsinki to Nurmes, including transfers.
Helsinki to Nurmes bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Nurmes train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Nurmes via Joensuu in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 7 in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–230
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Joensuu to Nurmes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–30
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Sankarihautausmaa, E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Nurmes bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Nurmes train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Nurmes is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Helsinki to Nurmes.
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