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How to get fromHelsinki to Russian Borderby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Russian Border by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    6h 8m
    kr 1,575–3,735

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3 to Riekonlinna Ebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saariselkä to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    17h 32m
    kr 5,821–7,553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Riekonlinna Ebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saariselkä to Kirkenesbus bus
    23h 15m
    kr 5,648–7,159

  4. Drive 1,351 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Russian Bordercar car 1,351 km
    16h 30m
    kr 2,937–4,242

  5. Fly to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenes Airportbus bus
    7h 56m
    kr 6,075–8,625

Helsinki to Russian Border by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 5,648Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Russian Border, Norway?

Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Russian Border via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, Riekonlinna E, Saariselkä, Kirkenes sentrum, and Kattuglefjellet in around 23h 15m.

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