You can get to the city of Lahti in several ways. There is no airport here, so it is possible to arrive here, using the plane, you can only through the airport of Helsinki or Lappeenranta. From where the railway communication with the city of Lahti has been established. Time on the way from Helsinki to Lahti - less than an hour. Options Two: Intercity high-speed train or a regular regional train. A high-speed train follows without stopping, therefore spends less time on the way. The interval of movement is about once a hour. The fare is from 15 euros. An option to save is possible if you purchase a ticket in advance on the website of Finnish railways. The cost of the trip can be reduced to 50%. In addition, stocks are often held with discounts. You can become a member of the Vieturi railway loyalty program by registering also on the Internet. Participation in the program is free, and suggestions on special promotions will come to you promptly. If you have not done this in advance, you can buy a ticket directly to the station in the bright green terminal of the VR payment. True, he only accepts credit cards. To buy a ticket for cash, contact the cashier in the station building.
From Lappeenranta Airport, you can get to Lahti using the railway message again. From the airport of the city to the railway station, you can walk in 20 minutes or a day in 5 minutes on a city bus for 2.6 euros. From Lappeenranta in the direction of Lahti goes passing trains from the cities of Imatra and Jyvaskyul. Time on the way will be about two hours. A day in both directions are sent from 7 to 12 trains (depending on the season).
If you are traveling to Lahti from Russia, then the most optimal option will choose the speedy comfortable train "Allegro", the next from St. Petersburg to Helsinki. Trains are sent four times a day. At 6.40, 11.25, 15.25 and 20.25. Time on the way to Lahti - 2.5 hours. All border and customs formalities are carried out right along the way. The fare in the second-class car - from 1,700 rubles (on the morning flight) to 3900 rubles (on day).
From Moscow in Lahti can be reached by the corporate train "Lev Tolstoy" Moscow-Helsinki. The train departs daily at 23.00 and arrives in Lahti at 10.42. The cost of the coupe - from 5000 rubles, in the luxury car - from 7,000 rubles, in a soft car - from 30000 rubles. The Russian-Finnish border the train crosses at 9 am. All border and customs formalities are held on the train.
Upon arrival in Lahti to the city center, where all the main hotels are concentrated, you can walk from the railway station for 15-20 minutes on foot. The city itself is small and compact. Public transport routes are mainly associated with suburban areas with the center of Lahti and you are hardly needed.
