There are 4 ways to get from Tampere to Parikkala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Riihimäkitrain R
- Take the train from Riihimäki to Lahtitrain G
- Take the train from Lahti to Parikkalatrain S 9 / ...
5h 48m€47–84Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulobus Ob36
- Take the train from Lappeenranta to Parikkalatrain Ic 3 / ...
6h 4m€27–41Drive 369.7 km
- Drive from Tampere to Parikkalacar 369.7 km
4h 34m€68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulobus Ob36
- Take the bus from Imatrankoski I to Petäjikönkatu Pbus Imatra - Simpele - Parikkala / ...
8h 7m€37–53
Tampere to Parikkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Parikkala is to bus and train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Parikkala is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Parikkala. However, there are services departing from Sammonaukio D and arriving at Petäjikönkatu P via Matkakeskus, Oleksi and Imatrankoski I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Parikkala. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Parikkala via Riihimäki and Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Tampere and Parikkala is 415 km. The road distance is 369.7 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Parikkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Tampere to Parikkala, including transfers.
Tampere to Parikkala bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Sammonaukio D station.
Tampere to Parikkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Parikkala is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Parikkala, Etelä-Karjala, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Parikkala via Riihimäki and Lahti in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sammonaukio D to Petäjikönkatu P via Tulo, Matkakeskus, Oleksi, and Imatrankoski I in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Riihimäki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Riihimäki to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lahti to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lappeenranta to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Sammonaukio D to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Parikkala bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Tampere to Parikkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Riihimäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Parikkala is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Tampere to Parikkala.
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