There are 2 ways to get from Helsinki to Saimaa by train, unknown, or bus
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Helsinki and Saimaa is 268 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Saimaa without a car is to train and travel which takes 2h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Helsinki to Saimaa, including transfers.
There are 89+ hotels available in Saimaa.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Saimaa, Finland?
There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Saimaa. However, you can take the train to Lappeenranta then travel to Saimaa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Saimaa via Tulo in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Pasila to Lappeenranta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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