How to travel from Saariselkä to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Saariselkä and Helsinki is around 979km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saariselkä 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 Ivalo to Helsinki.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema and then to Helsinki Kamppi.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema then take the train to Helsinki.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance1,085km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Helsinki by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Saariselkä and Helsinki is around 979km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Saariselkä and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo to Helsinki. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Helsinki. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rovaniemi Rautatieasema. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Helsinki. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saariselkä and Helsinki. Flights depart from Ivalo and arrive at Helsinki. The flight takes around 1h 35m.

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

Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc and Finnair fly between Saariselkä and Helsinki. Flights depart from Ivalo and and arrive into Helsinki. These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Saariselkä to Helsinki typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Ivalo and and arrive into Helsinki.

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 Saariselkä and Helsinki. The distance is around 1,085km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Saariselkä to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Saariselkä and Helsinki

Transport options from Saariselkä to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€81($81)
6 times a week980km (609 miles)
Fly to Helsinki (HEL)2h 35m
€210($210)
once daily979km (608 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€150($150)
once a week1,108km (688 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
€120($120)
once daily1,137km (707 miles)
Bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha, train12h 45m
€115($115)
6 times a week1,161km (722 miles)
Drive
13hrs
€155($155)
on demand1,085km (674 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