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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Saimaa by train or bus

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  1. Train, bus via Mannheim

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N13
    4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain train
    6. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain train
    2d 1h
    €307–710

  2. Train, bus via Warsaw

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain train 75
    2. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Lahti, Transport Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lahti to Parikkalatrain train S 9 / ...
    5. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain train
    2d 1h
    €254–432

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain train
    5. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain train
    2d 1h
    €304–581

Zurich to Saimaa by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,080.9 km
  • Duration: 2d 1h

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Saimaa, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Saimaa. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, take the train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, walk to Mannheim central bus station, take the bus to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, take the bus to Helsinki, Bus Station, walk to Helsinki, take the train to Parikkala, then take the train to Savonlinna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Savonlinna via Mulhouse, Mulhouse, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki, and Parikkala in around 2d 1h.

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