Parikkala Railway Station
Right in Parikkala municipality is one of the stations on Finland’s railway network, on the Karelia railway line. This is an intermediate station on the Elisenvaara-Savonlinna line.
Parikkala railway station is maintained by Virtuaaliyhtymä (Virtual Railway). It is considered a junction station with long-distance traffic Helsinki – Parikkala. If you want to take advantage of the services at this station, you can get all the information you need here.
Junction Station on Karelia Line
Parikkala serves as an important junction station on the Karelia railway line, acting as an intermediate station on the Elisenvaara-Savonlinna line. The station is maintained by Virtuaaliyhtymä (Virtual Railway) and handles long-distance traffic between Helsinki and Parikkala.
Major Long-Distance Connection
ALL long-distance trains between Helsinki and Joensuu stop at this station, except IC 7. Parikkala is also considered the second main terminal for local trains operating between Parikkala and Savonlinna.
Parikkala railway station is located specifically at Parikkalantie 12, 59100 Parikkala. If you want to get here, we provide a location map to make it easier for you.
Track 1 runs in the direction of Joensuu. Long-distance train 2 runs in the direction of Helsinki. However, two morning services depart from track 1. As for train 3, it goes to Savonlinna.
The station itself is a junction station. All long-distance trains running between Helsinki and Joensuu stop at this station except IC 7. Parikkala railway station is considered the second main terminal for local trains running between Parikkala and Savonlinna.
Track Configuration
- Track 1: Joensuu direction (also has two morning services)
- Track 2: Helsinki direction (long-distance trains)
- Track 3: Savonlinna direction
Junction Station
- Karelia railway line
- Elisenvaara-Savonlinna
- 3 platform tracks
- Multiple directions
Long-Distance Services
ALL trains between Helsinki and Joensuu stop here except IC 7. This makes Parikkala a crucial connection point for long-distance travel in eastern Finland.
Local Train Terminal
Parikkala serves as the second main terminal for local trains operating between Parikkala and Savonlinna, providing essential regional connectivity.
Ticket Machines Only
The only physical way to buy train tickets is through ticket machines located inside the station. See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
You can use the VR Matkalla mobile app. It is available on both the App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android. From there you can obtain different types of tickets depending on the service you want.
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
No Auto-Train Service
There is currently no auto-train parking service available. If you need this service, you can use the largest stations, such as Helsinki Central Station, or another available station.
If you want to avoid going there, you can call customer service and find out about the service content before going to the station. This information can be found at the end of this article.
No Own Parking Area
Parikkala railway station does not have its own parking area, but you can take advantage of nearby parking areas. Here we tell you about it.
Parikkala (Town Square)
Type: Town Square Parking
Address: Parikkalantie 12, 59100 Parikkala, Finland
Phone: +358 600 41 900
No Assistance Service Available
Unfortunately, Parikkala railway station does not have an assistance service inside the station, and the station has not been adapted for free, barrier-free travel.
For general accessibility inquiries or assistance service at other stations, you can contact:
- Accessible Travel Service: 0800 188 822 (Free of charge)
- Advance booking required: At least 36 hours before departure
- Hours: Monday to Friday 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address
Parikkala Railway Station
Parikkalantie 12
59100 Parikkala, Finland
Accessible Travel
0800 188 822
(Free of charge)