There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Varala by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus V130
2h 33m€73–89Bus via Lahti
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob54 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti, Matkakeskus laituri 3 to Epaala Pbus Ob36 / ...
3h 52m€26–40Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Tamperetrain R / ...
2h 41m€73–102Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Varalacar 149.6 km
1h 43m€28–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Varala is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Varala is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Varala. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at 3 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Varala. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Tampere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Helsinki and Varala is 176 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Varala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €70 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Helsinki to Varala, including transfers.
Helsinki to Varala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Varala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Varala is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €70 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Varala, Finland?
Valkeakosken Liikenne operates a bus from 29 to 3 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Tampere hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 (03) 584 2683
- Website
- valkeakoskenliikenne.fi
Bus from 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Schedules at
- valkeakoskenliikenne.fi
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Lahti, Matkakeskus laituri 3 to Epaala P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 0400 153884
- [email protected]
- Website
- tilausliikennehimanen.fi
Bus from 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Varala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, arrive at 3 station.
Helsinki to Varala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Varala is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Helsinki to Varala.
There are 51+ hotels available in Varala.