There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to Vehmaa th ramppi Pbus Ob5 / ...
3h 59m€61–82Drive 287.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Helsinki to Kaitainencar 287.6 km
3h 7m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
5h 18m€92–138Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Lahtitrain Z / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Vehmaa th ramppi Pbus Ob5 / ...
4h 29m€69–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kaitainen. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Vehmaa th ramppi P via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kaitainen. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Joroinen via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kaitainen is 296 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kaitainen bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Kaitainen train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kaitainen is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kaitainen, North Savo, Finland?
OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Vehmaa th ramppi P every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Pieksämäki every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Helsinki to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Vehmaa th ramppi P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Vehmaa th ramppi P
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kaitainen bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Vehmaa th ramppi P station.
Helsinki to Kaitainen train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kaitainen is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Helsinki to Kaitainen.
There are 39+ hotels available in Kaitainen.