How to travel from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta, Finland

The distance between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta is around 1,034km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to T then 5 and then to Keskusta I.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha then take the train to Oulu and then to Mikkeli then take the bus to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Distance1,034km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta

There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta is around 1,034km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (509 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Saariselkä and Lappeenranta by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T and 5. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Onni Bus and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Lappeenranta. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Saariselkä and Lappeenranta. The distance is around 1,034km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saariselkä and Lappeenranta

Transport options from Saariselkä to Lappeenranta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€255($255)
4 times a week1,197km (744 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
€215($215)
twice daily1,189km (739 miles)
Bus to Lentoasema, plane and train6h 40m
€75($75)
5 times a week1,189km (739 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€95($95)
6 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 5m
€95($95)
6 times a week1,101km (684 miles)
Bus to Rautatieasema piha, train18h 60m
€150($150)
once a week1,179km (732 miles)
Drive
12h 60m
€220($220)
on demand1,034km (643 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