What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Otava?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Otava is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Otava?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Otava is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Otava?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Otava pikavuoro I. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Otava?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Otava. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Mikkeli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Otava?

The distance between Helsinki and Otava is 224 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Otava without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Otava without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €13 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Otava?

The bus from 29 to Otava pikavuoro I takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Otava bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Otava train from?

Helsinki to Otava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Otava?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Otava is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Helsinki to Otava bus arrive?

Helsinki to Otava bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Otava pikavuoro I station.

Where does the Helsinki to Otava train arrive?

Helsinki to Otava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Mikkeli station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Otava?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Otava is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Helsinki to Otava.

Where can I stay near Otava?

There are 54+ hotels available in Otava.

Helsinki to Otava - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Otava by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 29 to Otava pikavuoro Ibus Ob54
2h 50m
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Mikkelitrain Ic 73 / ...
3h 54m
€38–62
Drive 218.1 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Otavacar 218.1 km
2h 18m
€40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Lahtitrain Z / ...
2. Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Otava pikavuoro Ibus Ob54
3h 20m
€20–33

Helsinki to Otava by bus

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Distance: 224 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Otava, South Savo, Finland?

OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Otava pikavuoro I twice daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Mikkeli once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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