Rome2Rio

How to get fromHelsinki to Russiaby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

Find Transport to Russia

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Russia by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane HEL - TAY
    2. Take the train from Vana-Kuuste to Koidulatrain train
    3. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain train
    11h 23m
    ₽9,524–16,101

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Pskov Bus stationbus bus 950
    3. Take the train from Pskov Pass to Leningradsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    28h 3m
    ₽4,410–11,011

  3. Bus via Kalininskiy

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Mustakivi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 14m
    ₽5,428–10,546

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Tallinn to Moscowcar car
    16h 31m
    ₽15,199–25,204

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pskov-1 to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain train
    14h 36m

  6. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane TLL - TAY
    3. Take the train from Vana-Kuuste to Koidulatrain train
    4. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Baltiysky Railway Terminaltrain train
    15h 10m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Parnu, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Riiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus bus
    33h 56m
    ₽8,596–13,651

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket₽7,551Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Russia?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Teatralnaya via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Reisisadama D-terminal, Tallinn Mustakivi, Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Moskow, Bus Station " Northern Gate", and Khovrino in around 21h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Russia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Helsinki

Trips to Russia

Popular routes