Transport

Getting there and away

We have booked two buses to take conference attendees to Savonlinna airport after the Thursday luncheon. They will both leave from Wanha Kasino. One will go directly to the airport, while the other will stop briefly at Hotel Seurahuone to allow departing attendees to pick up their luggage. Both buses will arrive at the airport with plenty of time to check in and board the 14:30 flight to Helsinki.

On the water in front of Olavinlinna castle

On the water in front of Olavinlinna castle.

Savonlinna is accessible by air, train, road and boat. The following links will be useful in planning your journey from Helsinki or from further away.

Finnair
Finland's national airline works with smaller partners on flights within Finland.
There is a shuttle bus that runs between the airport and the town centre. The trip takes roughly 20 minutes and costs 12€ per passenger. Planes leaving from Savonlinna wait for the shuttle bus to arrive at the airport. A taxi to the town centre costs around 20€.
26 May, 2009: A new flight, leaving Savonlinna on the final day of the conference, has been announced.
Thursday, July 30
Savonlinna, 2:55 PM → Helsinki, 3:45 PM.
Contact Finnair for details.
VR
Train services throughout Finland.
If you take the train from Helsinki to Savonlinna, you will have to change trains in Parikkala. The train station in Savonlinna that is closest to all of the conference hotels and venues is Savonlinna kauppatori. It is a five-minute walk from all of the conference venues and hotels.
Matkahuolto
Bus services
Kristina Cruises
Kristina Cruises run a Helsinki-Savonlinna loop that passes through some of Finland's most beautiful scenery. The first departure from Savonlinna is the day after the conference ends, however it is possible to stay overnight on the boat in Savonlinna.

If you are planning on spending some time elsewhere in the region, the Tourism page may also come in handy.

For transport details on the excursion day, see the Excursion page.