Practical information

• The closest airport to the conference venue is Helsinki Airport. The easiest way to reach Lappeenranta from Helsinki Airport is by train, which takes about 2 hours in total.
• First, take a local commuter train from Helsinki Airport to Tikkurila train station (Vantaa), departing every 10 minutes. From Tikkurila, there is a direct train to Lappeenranta.
• For train schedules and tickets, visit the VR website (National Railways) at https://www.vr.fi/en. It is highly recommended to book train tickets in advance, as they are based on dynamic pricing and the trains often sell out.
   

• The easiest way to reach the city center from the train station is by bus. Bus line 5 departs from the train station (Matkakeskus) approximately every 15 minutes, depending on the time. It travels towards the University (Yliopisto), passing through the city center (Keskusta) along the way.
• Bus tickets can be bought directly on the bus by cash or card. Information about Lappeenranta local bus timetables and real-time travel updates can be found on the website of the local bus operator Jouko. For all information related to public transport in Lappeenranta, visit this page.
• Please note that a few taxis are usually available at the train station during train arrival times. Advance booking is also possible via app or call. The two main local companies are Taksi Saimaa  and Menevä.
• It is also possible to walk to the city center from the train station in about 15 minutes.
• The campus is located approximately 7 km west of the city center. The campus is easily accessible using public transport. There are two bus lines between the city center and the campus, lines 1 and 5, heading towards the University (Yliopisto). The bus stop for the campus, i.e. conference venue, is the last stop (LUT Yliopisto).
• To access the conference, please use the campus’s main entrance at Yliopistonkatu 34, located just a few steps from the bus stop.

  
  For more detailed instructions for visitors on the Lappeenranta campus, please see the LUT University’s website.
   

Original Sokos Hotel Lappee will offer special rates to the conference participants. Please note that the number of discounted rooms is limited and subject to availability and must be reserved on May 5, 2026, at the latest.

Date:  26. - 30.5.2026 

Room rate/night:

111 € / single person room

131 € / two person room

Room rates include buffet breakfast, gym access, and use of the residents’ sauna and swimming pool during opening hours. Bookings at the agreed prices can be made until 5.5.2026.

Rooms can be booked at the above rates at www.sokoshotels.fi or directly from the hotel by using the code “BEMMA2026”:

Phone: +35810 7621000

Email: lappee.lappeenranta@sokoshotels.fi 

Hotelli Lähde will offer a 10% discount on the daily price. Please note that the number of discounted rooms is limited and subject to availability and the deadline for reservations is 30 days in advance. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel, preferably via email or phone, mentioning participation in the conference. 

Phone: +358 44 766 5005
Email: info@hotellilahde.fi

Scandic Patria will offer special rates to the conference participants. Please note that the number of discounted rooms is limited and subject to availability and must be reserved at least 10 days prior to your arrival. You can easily make your reservation through the following link: Scandic Hotels.

By using this link, you can book a discounted room directly. You can choose your preferred room type and receive an additional discount if you pay for your reservation at the time of booking. Please note that the cancellation policy for individual reservations depends on the type of booking you select.