The average train between Helsinki and Savonlinna takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Savonlinna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Helsinki and Savonlinna. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Savonlinna at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Savonlinna. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Savonlinna station via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Helsinki to Savonlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
Helsinki to Savonlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Savonlinna station.
Book your Helsinki to Savonlinna train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Helsinki and Savonlinna is 284.4 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki to Savonlinna via Parikkala in around 5h 10m.