Question by comrade74: What is the best way to travel from St.Petersburg to Helsinki?
I am going to St. Petersburg in September and got a dual-entry visa with the hope of visiting Helsinki. The only problem is I am not sure of the best way to get there. I am trying to save time and, for that reason, the only two options are train and plane. Does anyone have suggestions and, if so, what is the cheapest way to go? Any suggestions for nice accomodations (not expensive, but not sketchy) in Helsinki?
Thanks!
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Answer by Masha T
The easiest and cheapest way to get to Helsinki from St.P is by bus. It doesn’t take that long. If you go on a regular week day there will be no traffic at the border and it will take 5-6 hours max.
For staying in Helsinki I recommend President Hotel. It’s a 3-star hotel located in the very city centre. It’s clean and nice. The staff is very helpful.
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arsanlupin says
Finnair has 3 flights daily between the two cities. Flight times are less than 1 hour, and cost as little as 49 Euros each way. When I went in October the flight had only a fraction of its capacity, so passport control, baggage claim, and customs was quick and easy. It was especially easy going into Pulkovo Dva; I was on the street 15 minutes after walking off the plane.