There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Simpele by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to SimpeleIc 11 / ...
3h 11m€29–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Imatra, Central Station1211
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele IImatra - Simpele / ...
5h 20m€15–27Drive 301.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Simpele301.8 km
3h 30m€56–80
Helsinki to Simpele by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Simpele is to bus which costs €15 - €28 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Simpele is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Simpele I via Keskusliikenneasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Simpele. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Helsinki and Simpele is 327 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Simpele without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45.
The train from Helsinki Central to Simpele takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Helsinki to Simpele bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Simpele is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Simpele 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Simpele I via Keskusliikenneasema in around 5h 20m.
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- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
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 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele I
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Simpele bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Imatra, Central Station.
Helsinki to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Simpele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Simpele is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Helsinki to Simpele.
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