There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Sulkava by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54
5h 50m€24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Mikkelitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Kallislahti Ibus Ob54 / ...
6h 10m€44–87Drive 305.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Sulkavacar 305.6 km
3h 32m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain Hdm 747 / ...
7h 2m€52–87
Helsinki to Sulkava by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sulkava. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Sulkava MH via Kallislahti E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Sulkava. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Savonlinna via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Helsinki and Sulkava is 346 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Helsinki to Sulkava, including transfers.
Helsinki to Sulkava bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Sulkava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Sulkava is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sulkava, South Savo, Finland?
OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Kallislahti I twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Sulkava MH via Parikkala, Savonlinna, and Tulo in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Mikkeli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–28
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Sulkava bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Kallislahti I station.
Helsinki to Sulkava train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Sulkava is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Helsinki to Sulkava.
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