How to travel from Savonlinna to Levi, Finland

The distance between Savonlinna and Levi is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Levi by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kittila (KTT).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä and then to Levi.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kuopio then take the train to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Hissitie I.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Levi.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance835km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Savonlinna and Levi

There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Levi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Savonlinna and Levi is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 12h 30m to get from Savonlinna and Levi by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Levi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Levi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Savonlinna and Levi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kittila (KTT). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Savonlinna and Levi. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Savonlinna to Levi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Savonlinja Oy, Linja-Karjala Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Levi. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Savonlinna to Levi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kittila (KTT). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Levi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Levi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Savonlinna and Levi. The distance is around 835km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Levi is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Savonlinna and Levi

Transport options from Savonlinna to Levi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 35m
€340($340)
once a week1,348km (838 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€295($295)
5 times a week1,226km (762 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 20m
€120($120)
once a week955km (594 miles)
Bus via Kauppatori I15h 25m
€88($88)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 30m
€100($100)
once a week890km (553 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€120($120)
on demand835km (519 miles)

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Airports near Levi

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

KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Levi
IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Levi
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Levi