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How to get fromSaimaa to Saint Petersburgby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Saimaa to Saint Petersburg by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain train
    2. Walk from Parikkala to Elisenvaaraunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Elisenvaara to Finlyandsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    5h 25m

  2. Train, travel, bus

    1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain train
    2. Walk from Parikkala to Lakhdenpokhyaunknown unknown
    3. Take the bus from Lakhdenpokhya to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 2m

  3. Train, travel via Ladozhsky Railway Terminal

    1. Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain train
    2. Walk from Parikkala to Elisenvaaraunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Elisenvaara to Ladozhsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    7h 22m

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  • Distance: 311.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Saimaa, Finland and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Saimaa to Saint Petersburg. However, you can take the train to Parikkala, travel to Elisenvaara, then take the train to Finlyandsky Railway Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Savonlinna to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal via Parikkala and Lakhdenpokhya in around 7h 2m.

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