Lappeenranta Railway Station
This is one of Finland’s railway stations, just one kilometer from the city of Lappeenranta. It belongs to the Kouvola – Joensuu railway section.
If you want to know about the station’s services, its features and how to get tickets to use the trains, read to the end! Here you will get all the information you need.
Station Map
Lappeenranta Railway Station is located specifically at Ratakatu 23, 53100 Lappeenranta. To get here, you may find the location map useful, here it is!
In addition, there is a map of the immediate vicinity of the station, from which you can see the whole of Lappeenranta. This information can be found on the official website of the Norwegian Railway Authority, here.
Routes / Trains
The railway system consists of 3 platform tracks. However, there are 9 other sidings that are not in use. As for the routes at Lappeenranta station, long-distance trains from Helsinki and Joensuu pass through the station.
Although these usually stop on track 1, in reality the Pendolino S 105/106 to Helsinki uses track 3, and IC 12 uses track 3 when it is not in use. This is because track 1 is the only one with a raised platform, while tracks 2 and 3 do not.
However, you can still get to Imatra and elsewhere in the country, including the following destinations:
Train Tickets
If you want to buy tickets inside the station, you need to use the ticket machine located in the station building inside the station. Don’t forget that you have the option to choose the type of ticket you want depending on what kind of service you expect to receive or how often you use this means of transport. If the ticket types are not familiar to you, here they are mentioned:
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train ticket and bus ticket
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
If you are looking for a more technical option, you can take advantage of the VR Matkalla mobile app. It is available from both App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android.
Bus Connections
The station has a taxi stand and a bus stop from which you can take a bus to different parts of the country. This is an ideal place if you want to change connections depending on your destination. Here is some information about it.
Long-Distance Buses
- Helsinki
- Mikkeli
- Jyväskylä
- Joensuu
Local Buses
- 2H
- 3
- 3K
- 5
Regional Buses
- 112
- 113
- 300
- 601
- 603
- 610
Parking
If you want to bring your car to the station, you can store it in nearby parking areas when you are not using it. Here are some nearby parking areas that may be useful for you.
Joutseno Train Station Parking
Address
Veteraanikatu 14, 54100 Lappeenranta, Finland
HoursOpen 24 hours a day
Phone Number Distance20.1 kilometers from the station (15 minutes by car)
Drop-off and Pick-up Parking Area
Address
Ratakatu 23, 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Distance17 m from the station (1 minute drive)
Car Park
Address
Kauppakatu 27, 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Distance1.4 km from the station (4 minutes by car)
Travel Center Bike Parking
Address
53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Distance29 m from the station (2 minutes by car)
Ratakatu 23 Parking
Ratakatu 23, 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Phone Number Distance230 m from the station (1 minute drive)
Valtakatu 49 Parking
Address
Valtakatu 49, 53101 Lappeenranta, Finland
Phone Number Distance1.6 km from the station (4 minutes by car)
IsoKristiina
Address
Lappeenkatu 7, 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Phone Number Distance1.2 km from the station (4 minutes by car)
No Luggage Lockers
Unfortunately, the building does not have cabinets for storing luggage and other items. Keep your belongings close to you at all times so that when the train arrives, you can quickly board the train when your transport arrives.
Station Assistance Service
Virtual Reality Group always strives to make it easier for all passengers to travel. That is why it has high platforms and barrier-free access to the low-floor train so you can move more freely. As if this were not enough, Lappeenranta has a station assistance service. It is located in the corner of the stairs at the other end of the station.
If this service interests you, you should be aware of these points before arriving at the station:
- The point has no canopy/roof.
- The point has barrier-free access to the adjacent platform and the station waiting room from the trackside.
- Book at least 36 hours before departure.
- Call the barrier-free travel service number 0800 188 822.
- The service is free, as is the call to the barrier-free travel service.
- It operates Monday to Friday from 5:00-22:00. Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00-22:00.
Other Services
- Passenger lounge open Monday to Saturday from 5:30-21:00 and Sundays from 8:00-21:00.
- The building has a travel agency.
- Café and restaurant
- Markahuolto services. This includes Ratakatu K market agency and post office.
Contact Information
If you want to make suggestions, report any problems or simply get more information about the services, you can use the contact information below.
Address: Ratakatu 23, 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland
Ticket Sales and Inquiries: 0600 41 900
Monday to Friday 5:00-22:00, Saturdays and Sundays 7:00-22:00
International Phone: +358 923 192 902
Customer Service: 0100 3232
Monday to Friday 5:00-22:00, Saturdays and Sundays 7:00-22:00
Official Website: vr.fi/lappeenranta
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