There are 9 ways to get from Nivala to Helsinki 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
best- Take the train from Ylivieska to Helsinkitrain Ic 24 / ...
6h 15m€41–87Bus
- Take the bus from Nivala to Vaskikello Ibus JEDU Nivala - Pyhäsalmi MH / ...
- Take the bus from Pyhäjärvi ABC to 30-35bus Ob4 / ...
8h 12mDrive 483.4 km
- Drive from Nivala to Helsinkicar 483.4 km
5h 35m€87–125Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Kokkolatrain
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KOK - HEL
4h 53m€166–245Train via Nivala Railway Station
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Helsinkitrain Ic 34 / ...
6h 23m€45–95Train, train to Oulu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nivala to Ylivieskatrain
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Oulutrain
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
6h 2m€104–249Train, train to Kajaani, fly
- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kajaanitrain
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAJ - HEL
6h 15m€153–226Train, train to Kuopio, fly
- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kuopiotrain
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KUO - HEL
7h 16m€98–156Bus, bus to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Pidisjärventie E to Vaskikello Ibus
- Take the bus from Pyhäjärvi ABC to Äänekoski liittymä Ebus
- Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JYV - HEL
7h 34m
Nivala to Helsinki by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivala to Helsinki is to train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nivala to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €160 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivala to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Nivala and arriving at 30-35 via Pyhäjärvi ABC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nivala to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Nivala and arriving at Helsinki via Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Nivala and Helsinki is 582 km. The road distance is 483.4 km.
The best way to get from Nivala to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Nivala to Helsinki, including transfers.
Nivala to Helsinki bus services, operated by Wiimax Oy, depart from Nivala station.
Nivala to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Ylivieska station.
The best way to get from Nivala to Helsinki is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Nivala, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Ylivieska to Helsinki hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nivala to 30-35 via Vaskikello I and Pyhäjärvi ABC in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–140
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Kajaani to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
Flights from Kuopio to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
Flights from Jyvaskyla Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Ylivieska to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Ylivieska to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Nivala to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Ylivieska to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Nivala to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Iisalmi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Iisalmi to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Nivala to Vaskikello I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Pidisjärventie E to Vaskikello I
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Pyhäjärvi ABC to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Pyhäjärvi ABC to Äänekoski liittymä E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Nivala to Helsinki bus services, operated by Wiimax Oy, arrive at Vaskikello I station.
Nivala to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivala to Helsinki is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Nivala to Helsinki.
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