There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
5h 21m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain Hdm 747 / ...
5h 37m€50–79Drive 333.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Olavinlinnacar 333.1 km
3h 48m€63–91Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
4h 32m€152–162Bus via Viiskulma I
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
5h 23m€19–27
Helsinki to Olavinlinna by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Tulo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Olavinlinna. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Savonlinna via Parikkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Helsinki and Olavinlinna is 343 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from 29 to Tulo takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Olavinlinna is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 5h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €165 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Olavinlinna, Finland?
OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo twice daily. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Olavinlinna via Parikkala and Savonlinna in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €145–151
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Helsinki to Olavinlinna bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Olavinlinna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Olavinlinna is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Helsinki to Olavinlinna.
There are 114+ hotels available in Olavinlinna.