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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Helsinki to Kuopio
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Helsinki to Kuopio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Kuopio will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 8 buses that leave Helsinki for Kuopio on Thu, Nov 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Helsinki to Kuopio
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Kuopio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €125 Average price |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Helsinki to Kuopio Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Helsinki to Kuopio bus times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Kuopio buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 5h55 | 10:55 AM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:20 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 5h35 | 10:55 AM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 6h00 | 2:30 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 5h40 | 2:30 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 6h30 | 5:30 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 6h10 | 5:30 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 6h30 | 9:00 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 6h10 | 9:00 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Helsinki to Kuopio
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Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 18:38 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Helsinki to Kuopio start from as low as $14 (€11) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $18 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus from Helsinki to KuopioYou can travel by bus between Helsinki to Kuopio with FlixBus for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Helsinki to Kuopio
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus), located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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