There are 3 ways to get from Tampere to Simpele by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Riihimäkitrain R
- Take the train from Riihimäki to Lahtitrain G
- Take the train from Lahti to Simpeletrain S 1 / ...
5h 46m€51–76Bus
- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulobus Ob36
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele Ibus Imatra - Simpele / ...
7h 20mDrive 352.7 km
- Drive from Tampere to Simpelecar 352.7 km
4h 20m€64–92
Tampere to Simpele by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Simpele is to train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Simpele is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Sammonaukio D and arriving at Simpele I via Lappeenranta, Travel Center and Keskusliikenneasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Simpele via Riihimäki and Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Tampere and Simpele is 396 km. The road distance is 352.7 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Simpele without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Tampere to Simpele, including transfers.
Tampere to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Sammonaukio D station.
Tampere to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Simpele is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Simpele via Riihimäki and Lahti in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sammonaukio D to Simpele I via Lappeenranta, Travel Center and Keskusliikenneasema in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tampere to Riihimäki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Riihimäki to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Lahti to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele I
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Tulo station.
Tampere to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Riihimäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Simpele is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Tampere to Simpele.
There are 50+ hotels available in Simpele.