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 €45 - €100 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortavala to Helsinki is to drive and ferry which takes 15h 15m and costs €150 - €240.

How far is it from Sortavala to Helsinki?

The distance between Sortavala and Helsinki is 963 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 17h 30m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 17h 30m 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.

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Sortavala to Helsinki - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Sortavala and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Sortavala to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Sortavala and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Sortavala to Helsinki by bus, car, or ferry

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1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Tallinn Bussijaambus 960
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
17h 30m
€49–99
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Sortavala to Tallinncar
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
15h 15m
€159–234
Bus via Sillamäe
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Sillamäe bussijaambus
3. Take the bus from Sillamäe bussijaam to Tallinna bussijaambus 396 / ...
4. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
20h 9m
€68–125

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Distance: 962.9 km
Duration: 17h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Sortavala to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, Tallinn, Bus Station, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 17h 30m.

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