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How to get fromHelsinki to Saariby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Saari by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain train Ic 3
    3h 35m
    €65–119

  2. Drive 340.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helsinki to Saaricar car 340.1 km
    3h 59m
    €61–89

  3. Bus via Imatra

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Imatra, Central Stationbus bus 1211
    2. Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Parikkalabus bus Imatra - Simpele - Parikkala / ...
    5h 58m

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane plane HEL - SVL
    2. Take the taxi from Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Saaritaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    €260–309

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Parikkalatrain train Ic 5 / ...
    3h 35m
    €65–119

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 to Tbus bus Ob54
    6h 44m
    €64–86

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Saari, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Parikkala once daily. Tickets cost €19–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Saari via Keskusliikenneasema and Parikkala in around 5h 58m.

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