How to travel from Lahti to Saariselkä, Finland

The distance between Lahti and Saariselkä is around 984km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lahti to Saariselkä by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaariselkäLahti if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mh then T and then to Holiday Club.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Holiday Club.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saariselkä.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance984km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahti and Saariselkä

There are several options for getting from Lahti to Saariselkä by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Lahti and Saariselkä is around 984km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 831km (517 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lahti and Saariselkä by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lahti to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahti and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lahti and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahti and Saariselkä. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahti to Saariselkä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mh and T. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy run regular bus services between Lahti and Saariselkä. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahti to Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Lahti and Saariselkä. The distance is around 984km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahti to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lahti and Saariselkä

Transport options from Lahti to Saariselkä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€240($240)
5 times a week1,053km (654 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
€200($200)
once daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
€65($65)
twice daily997km (619 miles)
Bus via Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha14h 30m
€100($100)
twice a week1,000km (622 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 25m
€145($145)
twice daily1,141km (709 miles)
Drive
12hrs
€210($210)
on demand984km (612 miles)

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Airports near Saariselkä

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

IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä