There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tikkurila to Parikkalatrain Ic 5 / ...
5h 28m€43–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lahti, Transport Centerbus N1206 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus Ob54
7h 46m€28–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Punkaharju340 km
3h 57mDrive 340 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharjucar 340 km
3h 57m€62–89
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju. However, there are services departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Pitkäsilta I via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 and Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Punkaharju via Tikkurila and Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Punkaharju is 362 km. The road distance is 340 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Punkaharju, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Parikkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Punkaharju via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7, Tulo, Pitkäsilta I, and Savonlinna in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Punkaharju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lahti, Transport Center station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Punkaharju.
There are 83+ hotels available in Punkaharju.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Punkaharju. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














