- Flight to Vuokatti
- How to get to Vuokatti by train
- Travel to Vuokatti by bus
At a distance of 570 kilometers from Helsinki is the Vuokatti ski resort, known both among Europeans and among Russian tourists. Vuokatti is not only the center of skiing in Finland, but also a great place for families. Knowing how to get to Vuokatti, you can always plan your vacation in advance.
Flight to Vuokatti
Most tourists naturally prefer air travel, as it is fast and convenient. The nearest airport to the resort is located in the small town of Kajaani, where many international flights land. At the same time, you can choose from a significant number of carriers: Air France; Finnair; Nordic Regional Airlines; Air Baltic; Aeroflot; "Russia".
The cheapest option is to fly from Moscow via Helsinki. That is, you take off from the Sheremetyevo airport, then dock in the Finnish capital, and then fly to Kajaani. The duration of the docking varies from 13 to 25 hours. The cost of tickets in this direction is very democratic and is about 14-17 thousand per person one way.
If you want to get to your destination as quickly as possible, then you cannot do without transfers. The nine-hour flight from the Russian capital is carried out with a change of aircraft in Riga and Helsinki. Transplants are also possible in St. Petersburg and Samara. Travel time is reduced due to the fact that at the airports you will wait for the next flight from 2 to 3 hours, which is quite acceptable. However, keep in mind that the cost of tickets for such flights sometimes reaches 80 thousand rubles per person. There are planes from St. Petersburg to Kajaani, making a transfer in Helsinki, Minsk or London.
Once at Kajaani Airport, you can easily reach Vuokatti using any transport convenient for you.
How to get to Vuokatti by train
The railway connection between Finland and Russia is well established, so Russian tourists always have the opportunity to get to Vuokatti by rail. There are two routes most popular among tourists: Moscow - Helsinki - Kajaani; Moscow - Kouvola - Kajaani.
It is best for residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg to purchase a ticket in advance for one of the branded trains (Allegro, Lev Tolstoy), which depart from central stations. The equipment of the carriages and the high level of service on the trains to Helsinki deserve special attention. The carriages have everything you need for a comfortable journey. If you wish, you can buy a ticket for a luxury carriage or a compartment. One ticket will cost you approximately 7 to 12 thousand rubles.
After getting off at the train station in Helsinki or Kouvola, you should go to the bus station and take a bus that will take you to Vuokatti in 30 minutes. Another way to quickly get to the resort is to order an individual transfer from Russia. This service is provided by specialized companies that organize the delivery of tourists to anywhere in Finland.
Travel to Vuokatti by bus
This option is ideal for those who live in the northern capital of Russia. There are many daily flights from St. Petersburg to Helsinki. As a rule, tourists use either the services of official carriers offering a trip to the Finnish capital, or purchase a ticket at the bus station. The total travel time is about 6-8 hours, and the cost of the cheapest ticket starts at 800 rubles.
All vehicles are equipped with toilets, air conditioning, soft seating, TVs and spacious compartments for storing personal belongings. The advantages also include the passage of the Finnish border, being directly on the bus.
The end point of your journey will be the Kamppi bus station, where there are ticket offices selling tickets on the Helsinki - Kajaani route. At the request of passengers, the driver makes a stop near the Fredrikinkatu metro station, from where buses to Kajaani also run.
It is worth considering that the traffic junction from Kajaani to Vuokatti is developed at the highest level, so you can quickly cover a short distance of 30 kilometers both by taxi and by regular bus.
