How to travel from Kuusamo to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Kuusamo and Helsinki is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kuusamo to Helsinki by plane, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Finnair

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to 30-35.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to T then take the train to Tampere and then to Helsinki.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance805km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuusamo and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Kuusamo to Helsinki by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Kuusamo and Helsinki is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kuusamo and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kuusamo to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kuusamo and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kuusamo and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuusamo and Helsinki. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuusamo to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Kuusamo and Helsinki. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kuusamo and Helsinki. Flights depart from Kuusamo (KAO) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kuusamo and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Finnair fly between Kuusamo and Helsinki. Flights depart from Kuusamo (KAO) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Kuusamo to Helsinki typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Kuusamo (KAO) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).

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 Kuusamo and Helsinki. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuusamo to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Kuusamo to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Kuusamo and Helsinki

Transport options from Kuusamo to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
€175($175)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Bus to Rovakatu E, Fly4h 25m
€190($190)
6 times a week917km (570 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
€105($105)
every 20 mins774km (481 miles)
Bus to Franzen, Fly5h 10m
€10($10)
twice daily775km (481 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 15m
€19($19)
every 20 mins839km (521 miles)
Bus via Oulu12h 45m
€100($100)
once a week845km (525 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€80($80)
every 20 mins892km (554 miles)
Bus to Tulo, Train9h 35m
€65($65)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€170($170)
on demand805km (500 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kuusamo and Helsinki

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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