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How to get fromKuopio to Saimaaby bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuopio to Saimaa by bus or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puijonlaaksontie E to 3bus bus Kuopio - Varkaus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varkaus to Savonlinnabus bus S14
    5h 58m

  2. Bus via Kuopio, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus bus S14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varkaus to Savonlinnabus bus S14
    6h
    €16–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Mikkelitrain train Ic 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Tbus bus Ob54 / ...
    6h 27m
    €29–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Kouvolatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to Parikkalatrain train S 9 / ...
    3. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain train
    7h 31m
    €60–104

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  • Distance: 172.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Saimaa, Finland?

You can take a bus from Puijonlaaksontie E to Savonlinna via Varkaus, Savonlinna, Savonlinna, and Pääskylahti in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuopio to Savonlinna via Kouvola and Parikkala in around 7h 31m.

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