There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Sulkava by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54
5h 45m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain Hdm 749 / ...
6h 59m€53–90Drive 305.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Sulkavacar 305.6 km
3h 32m€56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Lahtitrain Z / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54
6h 12m€29–45
Helsinki to Sulkava by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sulkava. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Sulkava MH via Kallislahti E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Sulkava. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Savonlinna via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Helsinki and Sulkava is 346 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Helsinki to Sulkava, including transfers.
Helsinki to Sulkava bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Sulkava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sulkava, South Savo, Finland?
OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Kallislahti I twice daily. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Tiiterontie E via Parikkala, Savonlinna, and Tulo in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Sulkava bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Kallislahti I station.
Helsinki to Sulkava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Sulkava is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Helsinki to Sulkava.
There are 40+ hotels available in Sulkava.