There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Parikkala by train, bus, car, or plane
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 to Parikkalatrain Ic 3 / ...
3h 17m€40–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob6
- Take the bus from Tulo to Muttelinmäki Pbus Lappeenranta - Joensuu
5h 35m€32–40Drive 318.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Parikkalacar 318.8 km
3h 44m€59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
- Take the train from Pääskylahti to Parikkalatrain
4h 24m€179–211
Helsinki to Parikkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Parikkala. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Muttelinmäki P via Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Parikkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Helsinki and Parikkala is 346 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 €40 - €75.
The train from Helsinki to Parikkala takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Helsinki to Parikkala bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Parikkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Parikkala is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Parikkala, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Parikkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Muttelinmäki P via Tulo in around 5h 35m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–155
- Website
- baseairlines.hu
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Pääskylahti to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Tulo to Muttelinmäki P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Parikkala bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo 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 44m to drive from Helsinki to Parikkala.
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