There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Seinäjokitrain Ic 23 / ...
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Ähtäritrain Hdm 482 / ...
4h 37m€51–82Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jyvaskyla, Transport Centerbus 3003 / ...
- Take the train from Jyväskylä to Ähtäritrain Hdm 481 / ...
6h 42m€37–57Drive 311 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Ähtäricar 311 km
3h 50m€59–85Train via Jyväskylä
- Take the train from Helsinki to Jyväskylätrain Ic 149 / ...
- Take the train from Jyväskylä to Ähtäritrain Hdm 481 / ...
6h 18m€56–89Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Uusi terminaalibus Ob3
- Take the bus from Seinäjoen matkakeskus, laituri 5 to Ähtäri lasbus Seinäjoki - Alavus - Ähtäri
8h 5m
Helsinki to Ähtäri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Ähtäri. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Ähtäri las via Seinäjoen matkakeskus, laituri 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Ähtäri. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Ähtäri via Seinäjoki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Helsinki and Ähtäri is 413 km. The road distance is 311 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri, including transfers.
Helsinki to Ähtäri bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Ähtäri train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Ähtäri is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ähtäri, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Ähtäri via Seinäjoki in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Ähtäri las via Seinäjoen matkakeskus, laituri 5 in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Ähtäri
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Jyväskylä to Ähtäri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Jyväskylä to Ähtäri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jyvaskyla, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jyvaskyla, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Uusi terminaali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- (06) 514 3146
- info@pakkalanliikenne.com
- Website
- Pakkalan Liikenne
Bus from Seinäjoen matkakeskus, laituri 5 to Ähtäri las
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Pakkalan Liikenne
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Helsinki to Ähtäri bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Uusi terminaali station.
Helsinki to Ähtäri train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Ähtäri is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri.
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