Reaching Lake Saimaa in the Mikkeli region is easy from across Finland and beyond. The area is well connected by road, rail and bus, with smooth links from Helsinki and other major cities. You can arrive by train, coach or car. Once here, well-marked routes, local transport and short distances make it simple to explore the lakeside towns and surrounding nature in a relaxed and flexible way.
The Mikkeli region is easily accessible from Helsinki in just a few hours. Whether you travel by rental car, train or bus, reaching Lake Saimaa is simple and comfortable throughout the year. Several daily train and bus connections operate from central Helsinki as well as Helsinki Airport, making the region a convenient destination for international travellers. Once you arrive, discovering the region is effortless. Scenic roads, cycling routes, waterways and local connections make it possible to experience many different sides of Saimaa during the same journey.
Travelling around the Lake Saimaa region is easiest by car, allowing you to explore scenic roads, small villages and lakeside destinations at your own pace. Rental cars are available in Helsinki and at Helsinki Airport from international operators such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar.
Travelling around the Lake Saimaa region is Mikkeli is easily reached by train from Helsinki in just over two hours. Several daily connections operate from Helsinki Central Railway Station as well as via connections from Helsinki Airport. Train travel in Finland is comfortable, reliable and an easy way to reach the heart of Lakeland Finland.
Long-distance buses connect Helsinki with Mikkeli and other destinations in the region throughout the year. Bus travel is also a convenient way to move between towns and villages within the Lake Saimaa area.
The Mikkeli region offers one of the most authentic and effortless ways to experience Finnish Lakeland.
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