Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Finnish Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Puumala MH via Mikkeli laituri 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland?

The distance between Helsinki and Finnish Lakeland is 349 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland, including transfers.

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

Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Finnish Lakeland?

There are 100+ hotels available in Finnish Lakeland.

Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Helsinki to Finnish Lakeland by train or bus

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1. Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain Ic 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Puumala MHbus Imatra - Puumala - Mikkeli
4h 58m
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1. Take the bus from 29 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli laituri 7 to Puumala MHbus 430
5h 15m

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Distance: 349.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from 29 to Puumala MH via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat, Mikkeli laituri 7, and Puumala MH in around 5h 15m.

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