There are 4 ways to get from Varkaus to Simpele by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkaus to JoensuuHdm 723 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to SimpeleS 1202 / ...
4h 13m€32–66Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Käärmeniementie L to tulolaituriVarkaus - Savonlinna / ...
- Take the train from Savonlinna to ParikkalaHdm 748 / ...
4h 46m€25–38Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Varkaus to Simpele163.9 km
2h 26m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from 3 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatOb5
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Vuoksenniska Peltolankatu EMikkeli - Puumala - Imatra
6h 15m
Varkaus to Simpele by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkaus to Simpele is to bus and train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Varkaus to Simpele is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkaus to Simpele. However, there are services departing from 3 and arriving at Simpele, Roihankatu I via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Vuoksenniska Imatra P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkaus to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Varkaus and arriving at Simpele via Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Varkaus and Simpele is 274 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkaus to Simpele without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Varkaus to Simpele, including transfers.
Varkaus to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 3 station.
Varkaus to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Varkaus station.
The best way to get from Varkaus to Simpele is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Varkaus, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
You can take a train from Varkaus to Simpele via Joensuu in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3 to Simpele, Roihankatu I via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Vuoksenniska Imatra P in around 6h 15m.
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- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Varkaus to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Joensuu to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Käärmeniementie L to tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 3 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 5 4341872
- Website
- vayla.fi
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Vuoksenniska Peltolankatu E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vayla.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Varkaus to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.
Varkaus to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkaus to Simpele is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Varkaus to Simpele.
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