There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lahti, Transport Centerbus N1206 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54
6h 20m€25–37Train
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Rantasalmitrain Mus 1950
6h 28m€65–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Rantasalmi299.4 km
3h 22mDrive 299.4 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmicar 299.4 km
3h 22m€55–79Train, bus via Mikkeli
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Mikkelitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Mikkeli to Parkumäki, Lbus K14
7h€41–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmibus S14
7h 31m€46–92
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Rantasalmi las via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 and Kallislahti L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Rantasalmi via Tikkurila and Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Rantasalmi is 338 km. The road distance is 299.4 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Rantasalmi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rantasalmi las via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7, Kallislahti I, and Kallislahti L in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lentoasema to Rantasalmi via Tikkurila, Pieksämäki, and Rantasalmi in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Mikkeli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- 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 Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Mikkeli to Parkumäki, L
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lahti, Transport Center station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rantasalmi.
There are 22+ hotels available in Rantasalmi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Rantasalmi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














