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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kuopio to Tampere
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kuopio to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuopio to Tampere will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 18 trains that leave Kuopio for Tampere on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.
IC-70 · IC-148IC-70 · IC-148 · IC-475IC-66 · IC-144IC-74 · IC-180IC-74 · IC-180 · IC-471IC-142IC-66 · IC-144S-158IC-68 · IC-146IC-74 · IC-180
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kuopio to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kuopio to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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€34 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kuopio to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Kuopio to Tampere trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-62 · IC-43 · IC-465 | 3:32 AM Kuopio station | 6h47 | 10:19 AM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-142 | 5:28 AM Kuopio station | 3h21 | 8:49 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-142 · IC-465 | 5:28 AM Kuopio station | 4h51 | 10:19 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| S-64 · IC-175 | 6:26 AM Kuopio station | 7h53 | 2:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| S-64 · LOL-9932 · S-171 | 6:26 AM Kuopio station | 5h27 | 11:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
| S-64 · IC-25 | 6:26 AM Kuopio station | 5h32 | 11:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| S-64 · IC-25 · IC-467 | 6:26 AM Kuopio station | 5h53 | 12:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-66 · LOL-9944 · LOL-9687 | 9:15 AM Kuopio station | 6h10 | 3:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
| IC-66 · IC-144 · IC-175 | 9:15 AM Kuopio station | 5h04 | 2:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-66 · IC-144 | 9:15 AM Kuopio station | 3h36 | 12:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| S-74 · IC-177 | 11:00 AM Kuopio station | 5h53 | 4:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-68 · IC-146 · IC-471 | 12:11 PM Kuopio station | 4h08 | 4:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-68 · S-29 | 12:11 PM Kuopio station | 5h47 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-68 · IC-146 | 12:11 PM Kuopio station | 3h38 | 3:49 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-68 · LOL-9956 · S-89 | 12:11 PM Kuopio station | 5h42 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
| IC-70 · PYO-267 | 3:00 PM Kuopio station | 7h20 | 10:20 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-70 · IC-148 | 3:00 PM Kuopio station | 3h50 | 6:50 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-70 · IC-148 · S-475 | 3:00 PM Kuopio station | 5h26 | 8:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kuopio to Tampere
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Trains from Kuopio to Tampere run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:09 |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kuopio to Tampere
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Asemakatu.
- Amarillo
- Musta Lammas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Kuopio
- Rauhalahti Spa Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and access to trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to various parts of the city.
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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