What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sweden?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sweden is to car ferry which costs 170 kr - 310 kr and takes 18h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sweden?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs 550 kr - 1700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sweden. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via 1 and Tornio Haparanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Sweden?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Sweden station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation via Oulu, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Sweden?

The distance between Helsinki and Sweden is 462 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Sweden without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sweden without a car is to train which takes 23h 22m and costs 1200 kr - 2900 kr.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Sweden?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Helsinki to Sweden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Sweden bus from?

Helsinki to Sweden bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Sweden train from?

Helsinki to Sweden train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Sweden?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs 550 kr - 1700 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1200 kr - 2900 kr and takes 23h 22m, you could also bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2000 kr and takes 27h 40m.

Where does the Helsinki to Sweden bus arrive?

Helsinki to Sweden bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 1 station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Sweden?

Sweden is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 8:51 AM in Helsinki and 7:51 AM in Sweden.

Where does the Helsinki to Sweden train arrive?

Helsinki to Sweden train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

There are 840+ hotels available in Sweden.

Helsinki to Sweden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Sweden by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)HEL - ARN
4h 1m
kr 592–1,672
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
18h 50m
kr 177–306
Car ferry via Helsinki
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
16h 4m
kr 1,114–1,722
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulu
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrum
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstation
23h 22m
kr 1,256–2,884
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 1Ob4
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalen
27h 40m
kr 1,547–1,917
Fly Helsinki Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)HEL - GOT
4h 37m
kr 842–2,122
Fly Helsinki Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)HEL - CPH
2. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Malmö, Centralstation
5h 21m
kr 887–2,217
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)TLL - ARN
6h 14m
kr 776–2,647
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to StockholmHelsinki-Stockholm
18h 12m
kr 1,123–1,577

Helsinki to Sweden by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 22mAverage Duration

kr 1,256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sweden?

Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Viking Line operates a car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm twice daily. Tickets cost kr 1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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