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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vaasa to Helsinki costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S-446:44 AM4h08Vaasan rautatieasema10:52 AMPasila railway station$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- S-446:44 AM4h08Vaasan rautatieasema10:52 AMPasila railway station$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC-4812:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema4:32 PMPasila railway station$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S-446:44 AM4h15Vaasan rautatieasema10:59 AMHelsinki Central$631One-way0 transfers
- IC-440 · IC-368:20 AM4h12Vaasan rautatieasema12:32 PMPasila railway station$821One-way1 transfer
- IC-440 · IC-368:20 AM4h19Vaasan rautatieasema12:39 PMHelsinki Central$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vaasa to Helsinki:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vaasa to Helsinki costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- 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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