Sastamala

Sastamala is a municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland. Its main centres are on the banks of the Kokemäenjoki River in Western Finland, some 50 km to the west of Tampere.

Understand


Sastamala has a population of 24,000 (2020) and consists of several former municipalities. Vammala centre is the biggest town, with nearly half of the population, but other centres remain: Pehula and Kiikka of Äetsä, Uotsola of Mouhijärvi, Palviala of Karkku and Kiikkoinen of Kiikkoinen.

By train
and have railway stations. Timetables are available from VR. Tampere–Vammala takes about 45 minutes by InterCity train, Tampere–Karkku a little less.

By bus
Coaches between Tampere and Huittinen and between Tampere and Pori travel through Sastamala. For timetables, see Matkahuolto.

By bus
Local traffic operates in the centre of Vammala from Monday to Friday.

From all over Sastamala, you can take a dial-a-ride (Kylien palveluliikenne) to the municipal centre Vammala and back one or two days a week. Service traffic operates on a request basis. The ride is ordered by calling the driver in your area by 16:00 on the previous working day. The exact route and schedule are determined by orders. The driver charges in cash according to the length of the trip.

Online timetables are available for both.

Moovit route planner includes Sastamala local transport.

By taxi

 * Äetsä: Taksi Terhi Laine +358 40 5404 808
 * Äetsä: Tuomis-taksi +358 50 512 1669
 * Äetsä: Taksi Mika Koivuniemi +358 440 677 800
 * Mouhijärvi: Taksi Piritta Mattila +358 40 773 1981
 * Sastamalan Taksipalvelu
 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi
 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

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