How to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa

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Compare train and bus for Helsinki to Vaasa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Vaasa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 229 miles (370 km)

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$59

Average price

$18

Average price

Cheapest

4h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 52m

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30m

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6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

VR

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Helsinki to Vaasa

How to get from Helsinki to Vaasa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM6h25
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    5:15 PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM6h25
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    5:15 PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VRS-53
    8:26 PM3h33
    Pasila railway station
    11:59 PMVaasan rautatieasema
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VRIC-43
    9:26 AM3h56
    Pasila railway station
    1:22 PMVaasan rautatieasema
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRIC-43
    9:20 AM4h02
    Helsinki Central
    1:22 PMVaasan rautatieasema
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRIC-41
    7:26 AM3h41
    Pasila railway station
    11:07 AMVaasan rautatieasema
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM6h45
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    5:15 PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM7h30
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    11:50 PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM7h50
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    11:50 PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Vaasa

Travel to Vaasa 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 Vaasa.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Vaasa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Vaasa:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Vaasa take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Helsinki to Vaasa is approximately 229 miles (370 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Vaasa is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Vaasa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Vaasan rautatieasema.
  • Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Vaasa, Matkakeskus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Vaasa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vaasa by bus.
  • Travel with VR to go to Vaasa by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Vaasa with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 12 direct trains per day with VR.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Vaasa often also extend their vacation to go to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku, Tampere, Rovaniemi, Seinäjoki. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vaasa and these popular destinations at a great price.

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