There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Parikkala 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 ParikkalaIc 5 / ...
3h 17m€21–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Imatra Central Station1211
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Petäjikönkatu PImatra - Simpele - Parikkala / ...
5h 47m€18–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Lappeenranta, TulolaituriOb6
- Take the train from Lappeenranta to ParikkalaIc 5 / ...
5h 18m€25–38Drive 318.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Parikkala318.8 km
3h 43m€58–83
Helsinki to Parikkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to Bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €21 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Parikkala. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Bus Station and arriving at Petäjikönkatu P via Keskusliikenneasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Parikkala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Helsinki and Parikkala is 345 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €21 - €55.
The train from Helsinki Central to Parikkala takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Helsinki to Parikkala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki Bus Station.
Helsinki to Parikkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Parikkala, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Parikkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–55 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Petäjikönkatu P via Keskusliikenneasema in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Lappeenranta to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Lappeenranta, Tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Imatra Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Petäjikönkatu P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Parikkala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Imatra Central Station.
Helsinki to Parikkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Parikkala is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Helsinki to Parikkala.
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