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Compare train, coach and flight for Helsinki to Vaasa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Vaasa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £138.
Distance: 370 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£38 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa
Compare the available ways to get from Helsinki to Vaasa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is a coach with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Vaasa:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average £38.
A coach is £124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average £138.
The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.
Other travel options to Vaasa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 7h 32m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Helsinki and Vaasa including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (4h 6m by train vs 5h 9m by car) and roughly £35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£38 vs £72). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Helsinki to Vaasa
How to get to Vaasa from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:35 6h55 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 12:30 Vaasa, Matkakeskus £14 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:35 6h55 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 12:30 Vaasa, Matkakeskus £14 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
- S-53
20:26 3h33 Pasila railway station 23:59 Vaasan rautatieasema £46 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
Train
Coach
- IC-47
15:26 3h44 Pasila railway station 19:10 Vaasan rautatieasema £40 1 One-way 0 changes - IC-47
15:20 3h50 Helsinki Central 19:10 Vaasan rautatieasema £40 1 One-way 0 changes - LOL-9737 · PYO-273 · S-52
23:45 8h08 Pasila railway station 7:53 Vaasan rautatieasema £43 1 One-way 2 changes
- FlixBus
16:15 7h25 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 23:40 Vaasa, Matkakeskus £16 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
15:55 7h45 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 23:40 Vaasa, Matkakeskus £16 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Vaasa by train
The most popular day trips by train from Vaasa are Seinäjoki and Kokkola. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Vaasa on Omio.
Day trip from Vaasa to Kokkola by train
Why visit Kokkola for the day?
Kokkola is a coastal city in western Finland known for Neristan, its well-preserved wooden old town, and its maritime past. The city feels calm and practical, with a bilingual culture and easy access to the Bothnian Bay.
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FAQs: Helsinki to Vaasa
Travel to Vaasa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Vaasa.
There are 3 options to travel between Helsinki and Vaasa including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is a coach with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Vaasa:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average £38.
A coach is £124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Vaasa costing on average £138.
The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Vaasa is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.
Other travel options to Vaasa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 7h 32m.
The Helsinki to Vaasa distance is approximately 370 km.
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Vaasa is:
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Vaasa as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Vaasa:
- Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Vaasa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Vaasan rautatieasema.
- Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Vaasa, Matkakeskus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Vaasa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with CitizenPlane to go to Vaasa by flight.
- Travel with VR to go to Vaasa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vaasa by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Vaasa with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
- 11 direct trains per day with VR.
- 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Vaasa often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Turku, Tampere, Umeå, Rovaniemi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vaasa and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Helsinki to Vaasa, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To fully explore Vaasa, including its cultural sites, natural scenery, and nearby UNESCO World Heritage site, the Kvarken Archipelago, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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