The cheapest and fastest trains from Varkaus to Savonlinna
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varkaus to Savonlinna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varkaus to Savonlinna will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 trains that leave Varkaus for Savonlinna every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Varkaus to Savonlinna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varkaus to Savonlinna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Varkaus to Savonlinna train times
The table below shows live departures for Varkaus to Savonlinna trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HDM-723 · IC-10 · HDM-747 | 10:22 Varkaus | 4h52 | 15:14 Kerimäki railway station | 2 changes | |
HDM-723 · IC-10 · HDM-747 | 10:22 Varkaus | 5h02 | 15:24 Pääskylahti | 2 changes | |
HDM-723 · IC-10 · HDM-747 | 10:22 Varkaus | 5h08 | 15:30 Savonlinna station | 2 changes | |
HDM-724 · IC-70 · IC-11 · HDM-751 | 15:17 Varkaus | 5h20 | 20:37 Kerimäki railway station | 3 changes | |
HDM-724 · IC-70 · IC-11 · HDM-751 | 15:17 Varkaus | 5h30 | 20:47 Pääskylahti | 3 changes | |
HDM-724 · IC-70 · IC-11 · HDM-751 | 15:17 Varkaus | 5h36 | 20:53 Savonlinna station | 3 changes | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
![]() | 04:36 Varkaus | 6h38 | 11:14 Savonlinna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Varkaus to Savonlinna
Trains from Varkaus to Savonlinna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 12:42. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 12:42 |
FAQs: Varkaus to Savonlinna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varkaus to Savonlinna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Savonlinna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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