The distance between Savonlinna and Lahti is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Lahti by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lahti → Savonlinna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Savonlinna (SVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti.
Multiple operators
Take the train to Parikkala and then to Lahti.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to 7.
Onni Bus
There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Lahti by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Savonlinna and Lahti is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Savonlinna and Lahti by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Lahti is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Lahti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Savonlinna and Lahti. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Savonlinna to Lahti. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parikkala. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Savonlinna and Lahti. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Savonlinna and Lahti. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Savonlinna and Lahti with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 20m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Lahti. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Savonlinna to Lahti. We recommend that you fly from Savonlinna (SVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lahti is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Lahti. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Savonlinna and Lahti. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Lahti is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 35m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €41($41) | every 3 hours | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | €9($9) | every 20 mins | 235km (146 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €50($50) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
Onni Bus
Transaviabaltika
World Ticket
The following major airports near Lahti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.