Is there a direct bus between Finnish Lakeland and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Puumala MH and arriving at 30-35 via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki?

The distance between Finnish Lakeland and Helsinki is 349 km.

How do I travel from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki bus from?

Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from Puumala MH station.

Where does the Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki bus arrive?

Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Finnish Lakeland to Helsinki by bus or train

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Keskusliikenneasemabus Mikkeli - Puumala - Imatra
2. Take the train from Imatra to Helsinkitrain Ic 12 / ...
4h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus 430
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to 30-35bus Ob5 / ...
5h 15m
Bus, train via Mikkeli
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Tulobus Imatra - Puumala - Mikkeli
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Helsinkitrain Ic 68 / ...
5h 7m
Bus via Puumala MH
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Tulobus Imatra - Puumala - Mikkeli
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to 30-35bus Ob5 / ...
5h 25m

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Distance: 349 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Finnish Lakeland, Etelä-Karjala, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a vehicle from Puumala MH to 30-35 via Puumala MH and Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat in around 5h 15m.

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