There are 3 ways to get from Heinola to Varkaus by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaivokatu E to Kauppatori Dbus 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to 3bus Ob5
4h 44m€24–36Train
- Take the train from Lahti to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain Hdm 723 / ...
5h 37m€41–70Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Heinola to Varkauscar 180.1 km
2h 5m€34–49
Heinola to Varkaus by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heinola to Varkaus is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Heinola to Varkaus is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Heinola to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Kaivokatu E and arriving at 3 via Kauppatori E and Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Heinola to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Lahti and arriving at Varkaus via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Heinola and Varkaus is 261 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Heinola to Varkaus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Heinola to Varkaus, including transfers.
Heinola to Varkaus bus services, operated by Koiviston Auto, depart from Kaivokatu E station.
Heinola to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Lahti station.
The best way to get from Heinola to Varkaus is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Heinola, Paijat-Hame Region, Finland and Varkaus, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kaivokatu E to 3 via Kauppatori E and Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaivokatu E to Varkaus via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7, Lahti, and Pieksämäki in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lahti to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 010 4774 500
- Website
- koivistonauto.fi
Bus from Kaivokatu E to Kauppatori D
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- koivistonauto.fi
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Booking & Getting There
Heinola to Varkaus bus services, operated by Koiviston Auto, arrive at Kauppatori D station.
Heinola to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heinola to Varkaus is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Heinola to Varkaus.
There are 60+ hotels available in Varkaus.