How to travel from Hanko to Lappeenranta, Finland

The distance between Hanko and Lappeenranta is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hanko to Lappeenranta by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Karjaa then Pasila and then to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kamppi tulo and then to 2.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance359km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanko and Lappeenranta

There are several options for getting from Hanko to Lappeenranta by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Hanko and Lappeenranta is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hanko and Lappeenranta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanko to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanko and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanko and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hanko to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karjaa and Pasila. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Hanko and Lappeenranta. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanko and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanko to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kamppi tulo. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Oy Amper&Wikström Ab, Salon Tilausmatkat Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Hanko and Lappeenranta. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanko to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you take the train to Karjaa then Pasila and then to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lappeenranta is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta. Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hanko and Lappeenranta. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanko to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hanko and Lappeenranta

Transport options from Hanko to Lappeenranta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€55($55)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
€9($9)
5 times a week361km (224 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€76($76)
on demand359km (223 miles)

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Airports near Lappeenranta

The following major airports near Lappeenranta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Lappeenranta
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lappeenranta