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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 229 miles (370 km)

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€50

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€14

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Cheapest

4h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 17m

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6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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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
07:30AM5h35
Helsinki, linja-autoasema
01:05PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM5h35
Helsinki, linja-autoasema
01:05PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

VRS-53
08:26PM3h33
Pasila railway station
11:59PMVaasan rautatieasema
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

VRIC-45
11:06AM4h11
Pasila railway station
03:17PMVaasan rautatieasema
$601One-way
0 transfers
VRIC-45
11:00AM4h17
Helsinki Central
03:17PMVaasan rautatieasema
$601One-way
0 transfers
VRIC-43
09:26AM3h56
Pasila railway station
01:22PMVaasan rautatieasema
$731One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM6h05
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
01:05PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM6h25
Helsinki, linja-autoasema
05:15PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h45
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
05:15PMVaasa, Matkakeskus
$171One-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 $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average $36 (€29).

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 5h 35m.

The distance from Helsinki to Vaasa is approximately 229 miles (370 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Vaasa is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.
  • Travel with Finnair to go to Vaasa by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Vaasa with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 11 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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