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

The cheapest way to get from Valka to Helsinki is to bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valka to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €85 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Valka and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Valka to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Muusikakooli and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Parnu, Bus Station and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Valka to Helsinki?

The distance between Valka and Helsinki is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Valka to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Valka to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valka to Helsinki bus from?

Valka to Helsinki bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, depart from Muusikakooli station.

Where does the Valka to Helsinki bus arrive?

Valka to Helsinki bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, arrive at Pärnu bussijaam station.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Valka to Helsinki by bus, train, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Muusikakooli to Pärnu bussijaambus 293
2. Take the bus from Parnu, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
8h 2m
€52–180
Train to Riga International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Valga to Riia raudteejaamtrain
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
7h 25m
€48–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Valga to Tallinntrain E35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus 1203 / ...
8h 8m
€55–192
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Valga to Ülemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TLL - HEL
6h 55m
€87–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Valga to Tallinntrain E35 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry Tallinn-Helsinki
8h 10m
€50–107
Train, bus via Lugazi
1. Take the train from Lugazi to Tallinntrain 889_874_17
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
9h 40m
€55–181
Train to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport
1. Take the train from Valga to Aardlatrain
2. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TAY - HEL
6h 37m
€87–151
Train to Riga International Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Valga to Riia raudteejaamtrain
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
9h 16m
€77–230

Valka to Helsinki by bus

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8h 2mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.3 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Valka, Latvia and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Muusikakooli to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Parnu, Bus Station and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 8h 2m.

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