How to travel from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki is around 1,116km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Tromsø, Fly

Take the bus to Tromsø then fly from Tromso (TOS) to Helsinki (HEL).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Muonio SEO and then to Rautatieasema then take the train to Helsinki.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,194km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki is around 1,116km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,006km (625 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Tromsø then fly from Tromso (TOS) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 19h 45m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki. Buses run once a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Kittila (KTT) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki. The distance is around 1,194km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

How do I get from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Kilpisjärvi and Helsinki

Transport options from Kilpisjärvi to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Tromsø, Fly + 3 similar
5h 20m
€360($360)
once daily1,275km (792 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 10m
€285($285)
once daily1,116km (694 miles)
Bus to T, Fly8h 20m
€215($215)
once daily1,158km (719 miles)
Bus to T, Fly8h 30m
€83($83)
once daily1,158km (720 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
€180($180)
once a week1,276km (793 miles)
Bus and Train
18h 50m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,244km (773 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
€200($200)
on demand1,194km (742 miles)

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Airports near Helsinki

The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki