What is the cheapest way to get from Saimaa to Lapland?

The cheapest way to get from Saimaa to Lapland is to train and bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saimaa to Lapland?

The fastest way to get from Saimaa to Lapland is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Saimaa and Lapland?

No, there is no direct train from Saimaa to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Rovaniemi via Parikkala and Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Saimaa to Lapland?

The distance between Saimaa and Lapland is 1250 km.

How do I travel from Saimaa to Lapland without a car?

The best way to get from Saimaa to Lapland without a car is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Saimaa to Lapland?

It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Saimaa to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saimaa to Lapland train from?

Saimaa to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.

Where does the Saimaa to Lapland train arrive?

Saimaa to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.

How do I get a train ticket from Saimaa to Lapland?

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Where can I stay near Lapland?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Lapland.

Saimaa to Lapland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Saimaa to Lapland by train, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Tikkurilatrain S 4 / ...
3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Rovaniemitrain
13h 36m
€141–245
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Joensuutrain S 9 / ...
3. Take the bus from 5 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
4. Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4
15h 6m
€81–150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemiplane
9h 21m
Train, bus via Kuopio
1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Joensuutrain S 9 / ...
3. Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
4. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
5. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
14h 59m
€96–175

Saimaa to Lapland by train

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13h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,249.5 km
Duration: 13h 36m

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

You can take a train from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi via Parikkala and Tikkurila in around 13h 36m.

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