There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna by train, bus, 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 Helsinki to Parikkalatrain S 13 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Pääskylahtitrain Hdm 749 / ...
5h 15m€55–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
5h 16m€19–27Drive 333.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Olavinlinnacar 333.1 km
3h 48m€71–102Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
4h 32m€43–271Bus via Viiskulma I
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
5h 18m€19–27
Helsinki to Olavinlinna by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Tulo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Olavinlinna. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Pääskylahti via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Helsinki and Olavinlinna is 399 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna, including transfers.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €280 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Olavinlinna, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Olavinlinna via Parikkala and Pääskylahti in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- baseairlines.hu
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Pääskylahti
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Olavinlinna bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Olavinlinna is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Helsinki to Olavinlinna.
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