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Compare train and bus for Vaasa to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vaasa to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vaasa to Helsinki:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vaasa to Helsinki costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vaasa to Helsinki
How to get from Vaasa to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vaasa to Helsinki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:25 PM7h05Vaasa, Matkakeskus10:30 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:25 PM7h05Vaasa, Matkakeskus10:30 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC-502:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema6:32 PMPasila railway station$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC-544:25 PM4h07Vaasan rautatieasema8:32 PMPasila railway station$501One-way0 transfers
- IC-544:25 PM4h14Vaasan rautatieasema8:39 PMHelsinki Central$501One-way0 transfers
- IC-425:44 AM3h48Vaasan rautatieasema9:32 AMPasila railway station$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM7h20Vaasa, Matkakeskus2:50 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM7h35Vaasa, Matkakeskus3:05 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vaasa to Helsinki:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vaasa to Helsinki costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vaasa and Helsinki as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vaasan rautatieasema and arrive in Helsinki Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Vaasa, Matkakeskus and arrive in Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
- Travel with FlixBus, Onni Bus to go to Helsinki by bus.
- Travel with VR to go to Helsinki by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Onni Bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with VR.
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