How to get from Lappeenranta to Smolna Helsinki
- Fastest
- 2h 51m
- by train, door to door
- Cheapest
- €14
- by bus
- Distance
- 203 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 4
- 4 ways, Sun 25 Oct
4 ways to travel
203 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sun 25 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best50 min slower than the train but €19 cheaper; for most people that trade is worth it.
- Busbestcheapest3h 42m€14–31Estimated2 departures · OnniBus
- TrainfastestLeast hassle2h 51m€18–95Estimated2 departures · VR
- Drive3h 9m€23–32Estimated225 km · fuel only
- Taxi3h 9m€270–405Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
- 08:09 → 11:002h 51m · direct · VR S 4€18–95
- 09:00 → 12:523h 52m · direct · OnniBus OB6€14–30
- 09:00 → 12:423h 42m · 1 change · OnniBus OB6€14–31
- 11:09 → 14:002h 51m · direct · VR IC 6€18–95
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Lappeenranta to Smolna Helsinki?
The fastest way is by train: about 2h 51m door to door. The straight-line distance is 203 km.
What is the cheapest way from Lappeenranta to Smolna Helsinki?
Bus is the cheapest, from €14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from Lappeenranta to Smolna Helsinki?
Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 51m. Fares run €18–95 across classes.
How much is the bus from Lappeenranta to Smolna Helsinki?
Buses take about 3h 42m and cost €14–31 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Smolna Helsinki from Lappeenranta by road?
About 225 km, roughly 3h 9m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €23–32; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- VR
- OnniBus
- Helsingin seudun liikenne
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