Train to Helsinki
Saint Petersburg → Helsinki · about ~4h 20m · ~€15–45
Train to Lahti
Helsinki → Lahti · about 45m · ~€5–15
Saint Petersburg → Lahti
Russia to Finland · 1 border · Where else can you go from Saint Petersburg?
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About the trip from Saint Petersburg to Lahti
Saint Petersburg (Russia) and Lahti (Finland) are 280 km (174 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Helsinki: ~5h 20m door to door with 1 change, for ~€20–60 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki: ~4h 20m, 300 km, ~€15–45
- Train from Helsinki to Lahti: about 45m, 99 km, ~€5–15
Questions
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Lahti?
~5h 20m door to door by train, via Helsinki, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Saint Petersburg to Lahti?
~€20–60 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct train from Saint Petersburg to Lahti?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Helsinki.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.