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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train and ferry which costs €40 - €95 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Helsinki via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.

How far is it from Oslo to Helsinki?

The distance between Oslo and Helsinki is 835 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 30h 29m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Oslo to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Helsinki bus from?

Oslo to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Helsinki train from?

Oslo to Helsinki train services, operated by SJ, depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Oslo to Helsinki is to train which takes 30h 29m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 46h.

Where does the Oslo to Helsinki bus arrive?

Oslo to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Oslo and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Oslo. It is currently 10:17 AM in Oslo and 11:17 AM in Helsinki.

Where does the Oslo to Helsinki train arrive?

Oslo to Helsinki train services, operated by SJ, arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

How do I get a train ticket from Oslo to Helsinki?

Book your Oslo to Helsinki train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oslo to Helsinki?

Book your Oslo to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Oslo to Helsinki - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Oslo 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, fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OSL - HEL
4h 17m
€59–184
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain SJ Snabbtåg Sj3000 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry Stockholm-Helsinki
23h 39m
€40–93
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oslo to Stockholm Värtahamnencar
2. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
22h 20m
€195–297
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 70
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 Helsinkitrain
30h 29m
€157–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N132
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1206
46h
€105–216
Train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn 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
7h 22m
€93–260
Train, ferry via Oslo Central Station
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 70
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry Stockholm-Helsinki
23h 49m
€40–93
Bus, line 80 ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 877 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm Nybrokajen to Stockholm Ropsten bryggaferry 80 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
27h 20m
€92–125

Oslo to Helsinki by train

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30h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Helsinki via Stockholm Centralstation, Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 30h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Helsinki, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 46h.

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