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

The cheapest way to get from Saimaa to Lapland is to bus via Kempele which costs €45 - €65 and takes 14h 8m.

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 bus between Saimaa and Lapland?

No, there is no direct bus from Saimaa to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from UPM pääportti L and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Keskussairaala th L and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

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 789 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 bus which takes 13h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Saimaa to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saimaa to Lapland bus from?

Saimaa to Lapland bus services, operated by Linja-autoliike S Kosonen Oy, depart from Keskussairaala th L station.

Where do I catch the Saimaa to Lapland train from?

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

Train or bus from Saimaa to Lapland?

The best way to get from Saimaa to Lapland is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Saimaa to Lapland bus arrive?

Saimaa to Lapland bus services, operated by Linja-autoliike S Kosonen Oy, arrive at Tulo 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?

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There are 5 ways to get from Saimaa to Lapland by bus, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Keskussairaala th L to Tulobus K13
2. Take the bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
13h 34m
Bus via Kempele
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Naistenlahdentie L to 3bus
2. Take the bus from 3 to Zeppelinin ramppi Pbus Ob5
3. Take the bus from Zeppelinin ramppi P to 1bus Ob4
14h 8m
€45–64
Train
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, fly
1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemiplane
9h 26m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Naistenlahdentie L to 3bus
2. Take the bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus S14 / ...
3. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
4. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
14h 11m
€84–138

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Distance: 789.3 km
Duration: 13h 34m

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

You can take a train from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Pääskylahti, UPM pääportti L, K-market Hernemäki P, Keskussairaala th L, and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi via Parikkala and Tikkurila in around 13h 36m.

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