There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain Ic 3 / ...
3h 59m€35–60Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5 / ...
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Veikkojenpolku Ebus Mikkeli - Puumala - Imatra
6h 21mDrive 274.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Ruokolahticar 274.1 km
3h 12m€51–73
Helsinki to Ruokolahti by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Ruokolahti is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Ruokolahti. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Veikkojenpolku E via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 3h 59m.
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 3h 59m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 3h 59m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ruokolahti, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Imatra every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Veikkojenpolku E via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Veikkojenpolku E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Ruokolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat 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 12m to drive from Helsinki to Ruokolahti.
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