There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Iisalmitrain Ic 63 / ...
6h 42m€60–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
8h 27m€25–35Drive 485.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Sonkajärvicar 485.1 km
5h 46m€92–133Fly to Kuopio, train, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Iisalmitrain
- Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Sonkajärven Kehypajabus
7h 16mTrain via Sonkajärven Kehypaja
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmitrain Ic 63 / ...
6h 54m€60–110Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Iisalmitrain
8h 53m€107–267Fly to Kajaani, train, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the train from Kajaani to Iisalmitrain
- Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Sonkajärven Kehypajabus
8h 13m
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Punapelto P via Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Iisalmi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Helsinki and Sonkajärvi is 533 km. The road distance is 485.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi, including transfers.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sonkajärvi, North Savo, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Iisalmi 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Rautatieasema to Sonkajärven Kehypaja
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Linja-Autoliike Veljekset Laitinen Oy
Bus from Rautatieasema to Sonkajärven Kehypaja
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Linja-Autoliike Veljekset Laitinen Oy
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Helsinki to Sonkajärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Sonkajärvi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Sonkajärvi is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Helsinki to Sonkajärvi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Sonkajärvi.