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.
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 Saariselkä → Lahti if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL).
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Take the bus to Mh then T and then to Holiday Club.
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Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Holiday Club.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €240($240) | 5 times a week | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 45m | €65($65) | twice daily | 997km (619 miles) |
Bus via Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha | 14h 30m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 25m | €145($145) | twice daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | €210($210) | on demand | 984km (612 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
Onni Bus
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.