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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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€49 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Helsinki to Kuopio by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Kuopio:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $37 (€29).
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Kuopio take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Kuopio as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Kuopio Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Kuopio station.
- Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kuopio by bus.
- Travel with VR to go to Kuopio by train.
- Travel with Finnair to go to Kuopio by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with VR.
- 3 direct flights per day with Finnair.
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