There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Saari by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain Ic 5 / ...
3h 35m€76–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
6h 54m€60–82Drive 340.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Saaricar 340.1 km
3h 59m€65–93Fly, taxi
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
- Take the taxi from Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Saaritaxi
3h 30m€239–274
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Saari is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Saari is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs €230 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Saari. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Kauppatie E via Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Saari. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Parikkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Helsinki and Saari is 366 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Saari without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Helsinki to Saari, including transfers.
Helsinki to Saari bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Saari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Saari is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Saari, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Parikkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €146–149
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Saari bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Saari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Saari is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Helsinki to Saari.
There are 57+ hotels available in Saari.