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

The cheapest way to get from Sortavala to Helsinki is to bus which costs €70 - €220 and takes 18h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortavala to Helsinki is to bus which takes 18h 8m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Sortavala and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Sortavala to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Sortavala and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

How far is it from Sortavala to Helsinki?

The distance between Sortavala and Helsinki is 4569 km.

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

The best way to get from Sortavala to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 18h 8m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 18h 8m to get from Sortavala to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sortavala to Helsinki bus from?

Sortavala to Helsinki bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, depart from Sortavala station.

Where does the Sortavala to Helsinki bus arrive?

Sortavala to Helsinki bus services, operated by Karelavtotrans, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Sortavala and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h behind Sortavala. It is currently 9:22 PM in Sortavala and 8:22 PM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1348+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Sortavala to Helsinki - one way to travel via bus

There is 1 way to get from Sortavala to Helsinki by bus

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1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Central Bus station
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
18h 8m
€72–217

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Distance: 4,568.9 km
Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Sortavala to Helsinki, Bus Station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal and Tallinn, Bus Station in around 18h 8m.

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