There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti by train, bus, or car
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Helsinki to Ruokolahti by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Ruokolahti. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Koulukampus via Matkakeskus, Oikokatu I and Imatrankoski I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Ruokolahti. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Imatra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Helsinki and Ruokolahti is 300 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti, including transfers.
Helsinki to Ruokolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Ruokolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ruokolahti, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Imatra every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Ruokolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Ruokolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Imatra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Ruokolahti is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Helsinki to Ruokolahti.
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