~5h 5mTotal estimate
~€16–47Rough fare per person
Train to Helsinki
Saint Petersburg → Helsinki · about ~4h 20m · ~€15–45
Bus to Vuosaari
Helsinki → Vuosaari · about 10m · ~€1–2
Bus to East Helsinki
Vuosaari → East Helsinki · about 5m · ~€1
Saint Petersburg → East Helsinki
Russia to Finland · 1 border · Where else can you go from Saint Petersburg?
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About the trip from Saint Petersburg to East Helsinki
Saint Petersburg (Russia) and East Helsinki (Finland) are 292 km (181 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Helsinki and Vuosaari: ~5h 5m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€16–47 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki: ~4h 20m, 300 km, ~€15–45
- Bus from Helsinki to Vuosaari: about 10m, 12 km, ~€1–2
- Bus from Vuosaari to East Helsinki: about 5m, 3 km, ~€1
Questions
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to East Helsinki?
~5h 5m door to door by train and bus, via Helsinki and Vuosaari, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Saint Petersburg to East Helsinki?
~€16–47 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct train from Saint Petersburg to East Helsinki?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Helsinki and Vuosaari.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.