The average train between Tampere and Etelä-Karjala takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Tampere to Etelä-Karjala. 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 every 4 hours between Tampere and Etelä-Karjala. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Tampere is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Etelä-Karjala at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Etelä-Karjala. However, there are services departing from Tampere station and arriving at Etelä-Karjala station via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Tampere to Etelä-Karjala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
Tampere to Etelä-Karjala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Lappeenranta station.
Book your Tampere to Etelä-Karjala train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Tampere and Etelä-Karjala is 241.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Tampere to Lappeenranta via Tikkurila in around 4h 49m.