How to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg

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Compare bus for Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 14h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a bus costs an average of $73.

Distance: 187 miles (301 km)

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$73

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Cheapest

$129

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14h 42m

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14h 12m

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11h 12m

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The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).
The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is by bus with an average journey time of 14h 42m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Helsinki and Saint-Petersburg.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg among Omio's users.

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from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg

How to get from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM16h30
    Helsinki
    12:00 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $641One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM16h30
    Helsinki
    12:00 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $641One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:30 AM11h30
    Helsinki
    10:00 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $681One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:30 PM14h55
    Helsinki
    1:25 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBus
    4:30 PM14h30
    Helsinki
    7:00 AMSaint-Petersburg
    $831One-way
    3 transfers

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How to get from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg

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If you want to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg

Travel to Saint-Petersburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg.

FAQs
You can travel between Helsinki and Saint-Petersburg by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).
The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is by bus with an average journey time of 14h 42m.
The distance from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is approximately 187 miles (301 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg is:
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Saint-Petersburg as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Saint-Petersburg by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Saint-Petersburg often also extend their vacation to go to Moscow, Tallinn, Narva, Riga, Ivangorod. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Petersburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Saint-Petersburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Saint-Petersburg, you can enjoy world-class ballet and opera at the Mariinsky Theatre and explore Nevsky Prospekt, the city's main avenue filled with shops and historic landmarks. Visit the Fabergé Museum for exquisite Russian decorative arts and the Yusupov Palace, known for its lavish interiors and the site of Rasputin's assassination. Take a scenic boat tour along the Neva River for beautiful views of the city's architecture. Must-see sights include The Hermitage Museum, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the grand Peterhof Palace with its stunning gardens and fountains.
Typically, 3 to 4 days are recommended to explore the main attractions of Saint-Petersburg, including the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Palace, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, while also enjoying the city's vibrant cultural scene and leisurely strolls along the Neva River.

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