Connections to Hillosensalmi train stop and Lapinsalmi with public transportation
03/17/2025Some train services will stop again at Hillosensalmi train stop starting from April 26th. A bus from Hillosensalmi to Lapinsalmi parking area will be waiting for train passengers at the station. The goal is that from Lapinsalmi parking area, one can access the trails at least with Ketunlossi. The opening date of Lapinsalmi bridge is still unknown.
With public transportation to national park
During the summer season, there are excellent public transport connections to Repovesi National Park. In the summer season of 2025, you can reach the national park by both train and bus. Collected instructions for arriving at Repovesi by public transport, private car, or water can be found on the national park's Directionsl page.
All public transport connections are directed towards Lapinsalmi parking area. Lapinsalmi bridge is currently out of use, and the opening date of the bridge is unknown. When trains stop at Hillosensalmi again from April 26th, 2025, one can access the trails at least with Ketunlossi. The ferry will be launched by the end of April at the latest, depending on the spring temperatures. However, one characteristic of Ketunlossi is that it can become congested. For this reason, we recommend that those arriving by private car prefer the parking areas at Saarijärvi and Tervajärvi.