What is the cheapest way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Saimaa and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Saimaa to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from UPM pääportti L and arriving at 30-35 via Keskussairaala th L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Saimaa and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Saimaa to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Helsinki via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Saimaa to Helsinki?

The distance between Saimaa and Helsinki is 401 km.

How do I travel from Saimaa to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Saimaa to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Saimaa to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saimaa to Helsinki bus from?

Saimaa to Helsinki bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Keskussairaala th L station.

Where do I catch the Saimaa to Helsinki train from?

Saimaa to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.

Train or bus from Saimaa to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Saimaa to Helsinki is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Saimaa to Helsinki bus arrive?

Saimaa to Helsinki bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 30-35 station.

Where does the Saimaa to Helsinki train arrive?

Saimaa to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.

How do I get a train ticket from Saimaa to Helsinki?

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There are 2 ways to get from Saimaa to Helsinki by train or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain Hdm 744 / ...
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Helsinkitrain Ic 8 / ...
5h 6m
€46–80
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Keskussairaala th L to 30-35bus Ob54
6h 33m
€19–27

Saimaa to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 400.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Saimaa, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a train from Savonlinna to Helsinki via Parikkala in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from Keskussairaala th L to 30-35 twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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