There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele by train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tikkurila to Simpeletrain Ic 11 / ...
4h 3m€36–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Simpele297.8 km
3h 25mDrive 297.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpelecar 297.8 km
3h 25m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Simpeletrain
5h 1m€141–205
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele is to train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Simpele via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Simpele is 320 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Simpele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Simpele.
There are 51+ hotels available in Simpele.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Simpele, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Simpele 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tikkurila to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Joensuu to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Simpele. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.