Monastery Taxi

Finland's only monastery taxi

Finland's only monastery taxi operates according to tailored connecting transfers from Joensuu railway station to Valamo and back.

Monastery taxi serves all guests arriving to Valamo, such as visitors staying overnight, Valamo Lay Academy course participants, and volunteers.

The taxi ride must be booked in advance, at the latest on the day before the arrival day.

Ride bookings are accepted by phone at p. 017 570 111 or by email at valamo@valamo.fi

Free cancellation 1 day before the travel date; after that, for a cancelled booking, we charge the travel price of 26€.

The taxi has room for eight passengers, so it's advisable to book the ride in advance. We ask to be informed if a child under three years old travels with the taxi booker. It is not possible to travel with a pet in the taxi.

The connecting transfer, which is customized to the schedules of arriving and departing trains and buses in Joensuu, departs from Joensuu at approximately 3:00 PM. The transfer waits for the arrival of the Helsinki-Joensuu IC3 train. Arrival time at the monastery is approximately 4:00 PM.

The return transfer to Joensuu departs from the monastery at 1:45 PM 

Monastery taxi

The price of transport is 26 euros/person/one way.

Payment is made directly to the driver at the end of the journey in cash or with the most common payment cards. Standard luggage is included in the price; the taxi is not accessible.

It is recommended to check timetables in advance, as they may change between summer and winter time.

Welcome aboard the unique Monastery taxi!

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departure from Valamo at 13:45, price 26€

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"The monastery offers space for thoughts."