How far is it from Sortavala to Lahti?

The distance between Sortavala and Lahti is 328 km.

How do I travel from Sortavala to Lahti without a car?

The best way to get from Sortavala to Lahti without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sortavala to Lahti?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Sortavala to Lahti, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lahti?

There are 60+ hotels available in Lahti.

Sortavala to Lahti - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Sortavala to Lahti by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Elisenvaaratrain
2. Walk from Elisenvaara to Parikkalaunknown
3. Take the train from Parikkala to Lahtitrain S 4 / ...
4h 42m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Lakhdenpokhyabus
2. Walk from Lakhdenpokhya to Parikkalaunknown
3. Take the bus from Parikkala to Keskusliikenneasemabus
4. Take the bus from Tulo to Lahti, Matkakeskus laituri 3bus
8h 9m
Train, travel, train to Savonlinna Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Elisenvaaratrain
2. Walk from Elisenvaara to Parikkalaunknown
3. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
4. Fly from Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SVL - HEL
5. Take the train from Tikkurila to Lahtitrain
8h 23m
Train, travel, train to Joensuu Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Elisenvaaratrain
2. Walk from Elisenvaara to Parikkalaunknown
3. Take the train from Parikkala to Joensuutrain
4. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
5. Take the train from Tikkurila to Lahtitrain
8h 48m

Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 327.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Lahti, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Sortavala to Lahti. However, you can take the train to Elisenvaara, travel to Parikkala, then take the train to Lahti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sortavala to Lahti, Matkakeskus laituri 3 via Lakhdenpokhya, Parikkala, Keskusliikenneasema, and Tulo in around 8h 9m.

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