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How to get fromSaimaa to Balviby unknown, train, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saimaa to Balvi by unknown, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, train, bus

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    1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenrantaunknown
    2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Helsinki Central StationtrainS 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinnbus
    4. Take the train from Tallinn to Cesistrain217
    5. Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Balvu AObus
    14h 36m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Saimaa to Joutseno, Bus Stationunknown
    2. Take the bus from Joutseno, Bus Station to Parnu, Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Ainažibus
    4. Take the bus from Ainaži to Valmieras AObus
    5. Take the bus from Valmieras AO to Balvu AObus
    19h 12m

  3. Travel, train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenrantaunknown
    2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurilatrain
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)planeHEL - RIX
    4. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gulbenetrain
    11h 56m

  4. Travel, train, bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Riga International Airport

    1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenrantaunknown
    2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Helsinki Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinnbus
    4. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)planeTLL - RIX
    5. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gulbenetrain
    12h 22m

  5. Travel, train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train, bus

    1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenrantaunknown
    2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurilatrain
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)planeHEL - TLL
    4. Take the train from Ulemiste to Ligatnetrain
    5. Take the bus from Augšlīgatne to Balvu AObus
    14h

  6. Travel, train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train, bus

    1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenrantaunknown
    2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurilatrain
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)planeHEL - TAY
    4. Take the train from Tartu to Ligatnetrain
    5. Take the bus from Augšlīgatne to Balvu AObus
    13h 49m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Saimaa, Finland and Balvi, Latvia?

There is no direct connection from Saimaa to Balvi. However, you can travel to Lappeenranta, take the train to Helsinki Central Station, walk to Helsinki, take the bus to Tallinn, walk to Mere puiestee, take the line 1 vehicle to Balti jaam, walk to Tallinn, take the train to Cesis, walk to Cēsu AO, then take the bus to Balvu AO. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saimaa to Balvu AO via Joutseno, Bus Station, Pärnu bussijaam, Ainaži, and Valmieras AO in around 19h 12m.

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