There are 4 ways to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Joensuutrain S 9 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain
5h 30m€34–55Bus
- Take the bus from Tulo to 3bus
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta Pbus 460
7h 14m€42–63Drive 234.3 km
- Drive from Savonlinna to Lieksacar 234.3 km
3h 4m€45–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Joensuutrain S 9 / ...
- Take the bus from 6 to Lieksa keskusta Pbus 460
5h 56m€38–56
Savonlinna to Lieksa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa is to train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Savonlinna to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Lieksa keskusta P via 3 and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Savonlinna to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Lieksa via Parikkala and Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Savonlinna and Lieksa is 282 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa, including transfers.
Savonlinna to Lieksa bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Tulo station.
Savonlinna to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Lieksa is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Savonlinna, Finland and Lieksa, Finland?
You can take a train from Savonlinna to Lieksa via Parikkala and Joensuu in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Lieksa keskusta P via 3 and Kauppatori L in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Savonlinna to Lieksa bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at 3 station.
Savonlinna to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Savonlinna to Lieksa is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Savonlinna to Lieksa.
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