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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ystad is to car ferry and train via Eslöv which costs 850 kr - 1800 kr and takes 26h 26m.

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 6h 12m and costs 950 kr - 2400 kr.

How far is it from Helsinki to Ystad?

The distance between Helsinki and Ystad is 1009 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 train which takes 30h 15m and costs 1700 kr - 4400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Ystad?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Ystad is to train which takes 30h 15m and costs 1700 kr - 4400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1200 kr - 2800 kr and takes 39h 4m.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Ystad?

Ystad is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 11:06 PM in Helsinki and 10:06 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 302+ hotels available in Ystad.

Helsinki to Ystad - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Ystad?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Ystad station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Ystad Station via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation and Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.

There are 12 ways to get from Helsinki to Ystad by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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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
6h 12m
kr 996–2,347
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Lund Centralstationtrain 345
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
25h 9m
kr 610–1,631
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Drive from Stockholm Värtahamnen to Ystadcar
22h 51m
kr 2,105–3,307
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki 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
5. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 345
6. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
30h 15m
kr 1,727–4,308
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
39h 4m
kr 1,254–2,794
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, Centralstationbus
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
8h 33m
kr 1,471–4,691
Fly Helsinki Airport to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport (AGH)plane HEL - AGH
2. Take the train from Ängelholm station to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
9h
kr 1,292–3,872
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
8h 25m
kr 1,119–3,130
Train to Turku Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station 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
8h 1m
kr 1,235–3,079
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, Centralstationbus
4. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
11h 1m
kr 1,494–5,274
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 345
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
23h 33m
kr 1,641–3,247
Car ferry, train via Eslöv
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Eslöv stationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Ystad Stationtrain
26h 26m
kr 891–1,778

Helsinki to Ystad by train

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30h 15mAverage Duration

kr 1,727Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,009.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Helsinki to Ystad Station via Oulu, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Malmö, Centralstation in around 30h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Ystad Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Malmö Hyllie station, and Malmö Hyllie station in around 39h 4m.

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