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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Valtimo is to bus via Joensuu which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Valtimo is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Valtimo?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Valtimo. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Valtimo Seiska via Linja-autoasema 7 and linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Valtimo?

The distance between Helsinki and Valtimo is 633 km. The road distance is 519.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Valtimo without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Helsinki to Valtimo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Valtimo bus from?

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

Train or bus from Helsinki to Valtimo?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Valtimo is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Helsinki to Valtimo bus arrive?

Helsinki to Valtimo bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at T station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Valtimo?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Valtimo is 519 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Helsinki to Valtimo.

Where can I stay near Valtimo?

There are 15+ hotels available in Valtimo.

Helsinki to Valtimo - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Valtimo by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 5 to Paloasema Pbus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
7h 35m
€42–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Tbus Ob5
2. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasemabus Kuopio - Nilsiä - Nurmes
9h 50m
€33–63
Drive 519.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Valtimocar 519.5 km
6h 5m
€92–132
Fly to Joensuu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Paloasema Pbus
7h 10m
€125–240
Train, bus via Valtimo Seiska
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 5 to Valtimo Seiskabus 440
8h 27m
€43–92
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 7 / ...
2. Take the train from Joensuu to Nurmestrain Hdm 763 / ...
8h 46m
€41–96
Bus via Joensuu
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 1207A / ...
2. Take the bus from Joensuu to Valtimo linja-autoasemabus 440
11h 30m
€38–59
Fly to Kajaani, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
2. Take the bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to Valtimo Seiskabus
7h 19m
€116–178
Fly to Kuopio, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
2. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasemabus
8h 16m
€96–164
Fly to Oulu Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
3. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L5 to Valtimo Seiskabus
9h 30m
€104–234

Helsinki to Valtimo by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.7 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Valtimo, Finland?

You can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Valtimo Seiska via Linja-autoasema 7 and linja-autoasema in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Paloasema P via Joensuu, Nurmes, and linja-autoasema in around 8h 46m.

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