How to travel from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli, Finland

The distance between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Mikkeli matkakeskus.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Soisalon Liikenne Oy

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Train

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Mikkeli.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Mikkeli.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance109km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli

There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Lappeenranta and Mikkeli by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Lappeenranta and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 40m.

Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Mikkeli. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli. We recommend that you take the bus to Mikkeli matkakeskus. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Mikkeli is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Lappeenranta and Mikkeli. The distance is around 109km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lappeenranta and Mikkeli

Transport options from Lappeenranta to Mikkeli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
€19($19)
every 20 mins110km (68 miles)
Train
1h 40m
€32($32)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€23($23)
on demand109km (68 miles)

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Airports near Mikkeli

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Mikkeli
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Mikkeli