There are 3 ways to get from Turku to Saimaa by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Turku to Pasilatrain
- Take the train from Pasila to Parikkalatrain S 9 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
8h 4m€68–111Bus via Helsinki
cheapest- Take the bus from 4 to 30-35bus Ob11 / ...
- Take the bus from 29 to Kellarpelto th Ibus Ob54
9h 50m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to Tbus Turku - Hämeenlinna - Lahti
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus Ob54
9h 30m€50–62
Turku to Saimaa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turku to Saimaa is to bus via Helsinki which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Turku to Saimaa is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €65 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Turku to Saimaa. However, there are services departing from Tuomiokirkkotori and arriving at UPM pääportti I via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 and Linja-autoasema I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Turku to Saimaa. However, there are services departing from Turku and arriving at Savonlinna via Pasila and Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Turku and Saimaa is 583 km.
The best way to get from Turku to Saimaa without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Turku to Saimaa, including transfers.
Turku to Saimaa bus services, operated by Pekolan Liikenne Oy, depart from Tuomiokirkkotori station.
Turku to Saimaa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Turku station.
The best way to get from Turku to Saimaa is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Saimaa, Finland?
You can take a train from Turku to Savonlinna via Pasila and Parikkala in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to Savonlinna via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7, Linja-autoasema I, UPM pääportti I, and Pääskylahti in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Turku to Pasila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 3 68500
- Website
- Pekolan Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- Pekolan Liikenne Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Turku to Saimaa bus services, operated by Pekolan Liikenne Oy, arrive at T station.
Turku to Saimaa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pasila station.
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