There are 4 ways to get from Tampere to Simpele by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to Lahti tulolaituriOb37 / ...
- Take the train from Lahti to SimpeleIc 11 / ...
5h 12m€32–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to Lappeenranta, TulolaituriOb36
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele IImatra - Simpele / ...
7h 20m€27–36Drive 352.7 km
- Drive from Tampere to Simpele352.7 km
4h 20m€65–93Train
- Take the train from Tampere to TikkurilaR / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to SimpeleIc 11 / ...
5h 54m€45–80
Tampere to Simpele by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Simpele is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 7h 20m.
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 Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Tampere and Simpele is 353 km. The road distance is 352.7 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Simpele without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
You can take a bus from Sammonaukio D to Simpele I via Lappeenranta, Travel Center and Keskusliikenneasema in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampere to Simpele via Tikkurila in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Lahti to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tikkurila to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Sammonaukio D to Lahti tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Sammonaukio D to Lappeenranta, Tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele I
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Lappeenranta, Tulolaituri station.
Tampere to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Simpele is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Tampere to Simpele.
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