Lappeenranta is easy to reach from anywhere in Finland. Highways 6 and 13 run through the city, and the rail connections are good.
LUT University is located in the Skinnarila district, seven kilometres from the city centre, at Yliopistonkatu 34, 53850 Lappeenranta.
Arrival to Lappeenranta by train or long-distance bus
- The VR trains from Joensuu direction stop at Lappeenranta. The trip from Joensuu takes about 2 h 30 min. Multiple direct trains run daily from the Helsinki Central Station to Lappeenranta. The journey takes about two hours from Helsinki, 1 h 10 min from Lahti, and 40 min from Kouvola.
Information about trains and train tickets
- Long distance buses to Lappeenranta stop at the central bus and railway station (Matkakeskus), from which the local bus number 5 offers a connection to the university.
- Lappeenranta railway station is located at Matkakeskus (travel centre), about 8 kilometres from the campus. Bus number 5 runs from Matkakeskus to Yliopisto (university). The trip takes about 30 min. The ticket can be bought from the driver by card (€3.60)
See the local bus timetable - There is a taxi stop at the travel centre. You can also book a taxi: