There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Rantasalmitrain Mus 1950
5h 37m€72–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54
5h 45m€22–32Drive 309.2 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Rantasalmicar 309.2 km
3h 28m€57–82Train, bus via Mikkeli
- Take the train from Helsinki to Mikkelitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Mikkeli to Parkumäki, Lbus K14
6h 9m€44–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmibus S14
6h 40m€53–90
Helsinki to Rantasalmi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Rantasalmi las via Kallislahti L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Rantasalmi via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Helsinki and Rantasalmi is 421 km. The road distance is 309.2 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi, including transfers.
Helsinki to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Rantasalmi is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Rantasalmi, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Rantasalmi via Pieksämäki and Rantasalmi in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Kallislahti I twice daily. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- 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 Pieksämäki to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Helsinki to Mikkeli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
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 Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Mikkeli to Parkumäki, L
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–26
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Kallislahti I station.
Helsinki to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Rantasalmi is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Helsinki to Rantasalmi.
There are 23+ hotels available in Rantasalmi.