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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ystad is to ferry and fly and train which costs 1200 kr - 2900 kr and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Ystad is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs 950 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Ystad?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Ystad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Ystad Station via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Ystad?

The distance between Helsinki and Ystad is 1006 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Ystad without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 22h 37m and costs 1600 kr - 3000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Helsinki to Ystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Ystad train from?

Helsinki to Ystad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Ystad?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Ystad is to train which takes 29h 59m and costs 3500 kr - 6500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1900 kr - 3200 kr and takes 38h 57m.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Ystad?

Ystad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 7:03 PM in Helsinki and 6:03 PM in Ystad.

Where does the Helsinki to Ystad train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ystad?

There are 183+ hotels available in Ystad.

Helsinki to Ystad - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Ystad by plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Fly Helsinki Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane HEL - CPH
2. Take the train from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationtrain
5h 48m
kr 950–2,254
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 533 / ...
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
22h 37m
kr 1,623–2,998
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 93
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 533 / ...
6. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
29h 59m
kr 3,540–6,110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationbus 917
38h 57m
kr 1,909–3,202
Fly Helsinki Airport to Malmö Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Malmö Airport (MMX)plane HEL - MMX
2. Take the bus from Malmö Airport Sturup flygplats to Malmö C Norra Vallgatanbus
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
8h 23m
kr 1,129–3,308
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane TLL - CPH
3. Take the train from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationtrain
7h 55m
kr 1,201–2,811
Train to Turku Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane TKU - CPH
3. Take the train from Malmö Hyllie station to Ystad Stationtrain
7h 44m
kr 1,216–3,260
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Malmö Airport, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Malmö Airport (MMX)plane TLL - MMX
3. Take the bus from Malmö Airport Sturup flygplats to Malmö C Norra Vallgatanbus
4. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
10h 41m
kr 1,830–3,765
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Ystadcar
22h 51m
kr 1,855–3,007
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Lund Centralstationtrain 533 / ...
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
23h 43m
kr 1,522–2,864
Car ferry, train via Lund
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Lund Ctrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
25h 48m
kr 2,040–3,181

Helsinki to Ystad by train

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29h 59mAverage Duration

kr 3,540Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006.5 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ystad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Ystad Station via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 29h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Ystad Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Lufthavn, Malmö Hyllie station, and Malmö Hyllie station in around 38h 57m.

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