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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 $12.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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$61 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus7:10 AM7h30Vaasa, Matkakeskus2:40 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:10 AM7h30Vaasa, Matkakeskus2:40 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC-404:44 AM3h44Vaasan rautatieasema8:28 AMPasila railway station$1021One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC-4812:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema4:32 PMPasila railway station$621One-way0 transfers
IC-4812:45 PM3h54Vaasan rautatieasema4:39 PMHelsinki Central$621One-way0 transfers
S-440 · IC-368:20 AM4h12Vaasan rautatieasema12:32 PMPasila railway station$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 AM7h50Vaasa, Matkakeskus3:00 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 AM6h55Vaasa, Matkakeskus11:55 AMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 AM7h10Vaasa, Matkakeskus12:10 PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vaasa to Helsinki:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vaasa to Helsinki costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- 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 to go to Helsinki by bus.
- Travel with VR to go to Helsinki by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with VR.
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