There are 5 ways to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi 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 Tampere to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 155 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Rantasalmitrain Mus 1950
4h 41m€57–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4bus Ob9
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to 3bus
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmibus S14
6h 22m€37–49Drive 308.3 km
- Drive from Tampere to Rantasalmicar 308.3 km
4h 7m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmibus S14
5h 44m€38–66Train, bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the train from Tampere to Jyväskylätrain Ic 155 / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kallislahti Ibus K13
6h 54m
Tampere to Rantasalmi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Rantasalmi via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Varkaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Rantasalmi. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Rantasalmi via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Tampere and Rantasalmi is 303 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi, including transfers.
Tampere to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Rantasalmi is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Rantasalmi, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Rantasalmi via Pieksämäki and Rantasalmi in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Rantasalmi via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Varkaus in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tampere to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Varkaus to Rantasalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kallislahti I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Rantasalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 station.
Tampere to Rantasalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Rantasalmi is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tampere to Rantasalmi.
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