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

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train and fly which costs €90 - €230 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Karlstad and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Karlstad busstation and arriving at 30-35 via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Puutarhakatu 6 I and 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstad and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

How far is it from Karlstad to Helsinki?

The distance between Karlstad and Helsinki is 779 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 27h 19m and costs €270 - €500.

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

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

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsinki bus from?

Karlstad to Helsinki bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad busstation.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Helsinki train from?

Karlstad to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Helsinki is to train which takes 27h 19m and costs €270 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €310 and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsinki bus arrive?

Karlstad to Helsinki bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

What is the time difference between Karlstad and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Karlstad. It is currently 8:29 AM in Karlstad and 9:29 AM in Helsinki.

Where does the Karlstad to Helsinki train arrive?

Karlstad to Helsinki train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Karlstad to Helsinki by train, plane, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ARN - HEL
5h 48m
€94–220
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Karlstad to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
19h 33m
€64–203
Train
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
4. Take the train from Kemi to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
27h 19m
€278–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Torniobus
3. Take the bus from 1 to 30-35bus Ob4
32h 45m
€160–307
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OSL - HEL
7h 9m
€93–223
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane GOT - HEL
7h 5m
€89–258
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane OSL - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 8m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain SJ Snabbtåg Sj3000 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry Stockholm-Helsinki
20h 55m
Bus, line 80 ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Karlstad busstation to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 900 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
24h 20m

Karlstad to Helsinki by train

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27h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 779.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Helsinki Central Station via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 27h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad busstation to 30-35 via Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Tornio, Puutarhakatu 6 I, and 1 in around 32h 45m.

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