The average bus between Helsinki and Puumala takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Puumala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Helsinki and Puumala. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Puumala at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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16h 15m • 1 change

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16h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Puumala. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Puumala station via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Helsinki to Puumala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Puumala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Puumalan linja-autoasema station.
The distance between Helsinki and Puumala is 231.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from 29 to Puumalan linja-autoasema via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Mikkeli laituri 7 in around 5h 15m.