How to travel from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg

International travel from Lappeenranta, Finland to Saint-Petersburg, Russia is: Partially open.

Can I enter Russia if coming from Finland?

Entry into Russia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Finland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Saint-Petersburg if traveling from Lappeenranta?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine

What measures do I need to follow in Saint-Petersburg, Russia due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Russia must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/11/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg.

The restriction level for your return to Lappeenranta, Finland from Russia is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Lappeenranta from Saint-Petersburg restricted?

Entry into Finland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Russia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lappeenranta from Saint-Petersburg?

Conditions of reentry into Finland:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lappeenranta, Finland?

You should observe these safety measures in Finland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Finland was last checked on 5/16/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lappeenranta from Saint-Petersburg closer to your date of departure here.

Travel Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg by bus.

The fastest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Saint-Petersburg is by bus, which requires on average 4 h 45 min   of travel time.

Saint-Petersburg is approximately 106 miles (171 km) away from Lappeenranta.

The average frequency per day from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg is:

• 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Saint-Petersburg from Lappeenranta as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg depart from Lappeenranta, Rauhanrinne (Holiday Club Saimaa) to Санкт-Петербург (St. Petersburg), ul. Babushkina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:

• Ecolines can get you to Saint-Petersburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ecolines from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg for $15 (€14) on Omio.

Before traveling from Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $15 (€14) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Lappeenranta to Saint-Petersburg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.