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

The cheapest way to get from Valka to Helsinki is to train and ferry which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valka to Helsinki is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs €60 - €90.

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 7h 24m.

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 7h 24m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 1333+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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

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
7h 24m
€51–179
Train to Riga International Airport, fly
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
€48–160
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 / ...
7h 40m
€55–188
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Valka to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
5h 34m
€60–88
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Valga to Ülemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TLL - HEL
6h 50m
€87–169
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Valga to Tallinntrain E35 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry Tallinn-Helsinki
8h 7m
€50–103
Train, bus via Lugazi
1. Take the train from Lugazi to Tallinntrain 889
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
9h 20m
€55–181
Train to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Valga to Aardlatrain
2. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TAY - HEL
6h 57m
€92–137

Valka to Helsinki by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 24mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valka to Helsinki.

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Distance: 362.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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 7h 24m.

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