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Kesälahti Museum
Kesälahti Museum presents local rural life, household items, and community history. It is a compact introduction to the former municipality.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lieksa to Kesälahti is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lieksa to Kesälahti will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Lieksa to Kesälahti, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for Lieksa to Kesälahti trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HDM-760 · IC-6 | 7:22 AM Lieksa | 2h32 | 9:54 AM Kesälahti | 1 transfer | |
HDM-760 · JLA-1004B | 7:22 AM Lieksa | 5h27 | 12:49 PM Kesälahti | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Take a train from Lieksa to Kesälahti and enjoy the approximately 98 miles (158 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 10:40, the last at 16:55.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
First train 10:40 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
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Lieksa has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lieksa.
ATMs are available at Lieksa.
Available at Lieksa: Taxis.
Available at Lieksa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lieksa.