How to travel from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta, Finland

The distance between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Riihimäki 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Lahti and then to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi and then to 2.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta

There are several options for getting from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Riihimäki and Lappeenranta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lahti. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Riihimäki and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Helsinki Kamppi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Paunu Express Bus and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Riihimäki and Lappeenranta. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you take the train to Lahti and then to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Riihimäki and Lappeenranta. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Riihimäki and Lappeenranta

Transport options from Riihimäki to Lappeenranta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€33($33)
every 3 hours203km (126 miles)
Bus
3h 60m
€22($22)
twice daily294km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€45($45)
on demand209km (130 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