There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Simpele by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Simpeletrain Ic 11 / ...
3h 7m€40–70Drive 301.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Simpelecar 301.8 km
3h 30m€58–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele Ibus Imatra - Simpele / ...
4h 23m€45–71
Helsinki to Simpele by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Simpele is to train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Simpele is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Simpele. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Helsinki and Simpele is 327 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Simpele without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €70.
The train from Helsinki Central to Simpele takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Helsinki to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
Helsinki to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Simpele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Simpele is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Helsinki to Simpele.
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What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Simpele 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele I
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Simpele I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Savonlinja
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