How to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio

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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 $10. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $87.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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$55

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$15

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$141

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4h 52m

Average total duration

4h 22m

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6h 43m

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6h 13m

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from Helsinki to Kuopio

How to get from Helsinki to Kuopio by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM5h40
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    4:30 PMKuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM5h40
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    4:30 PMKuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY365
    12:05 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    1:05 PMKuopio Airport
    $1491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VRIC-63
    8:20 AM4h09
    Pasila railway station
    12:29 PMKuopio station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRIC-63
    8:14 AM4h15
    Helsinki Central
    12:29 PMKuopio station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRS-61
    6:00 AM4h12
    Pasila railway station
    10:12 AMKuopio station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM6h00
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    4:30 PMKuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM6h10
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    7:30 PMKuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM6h30
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    7:30 PMKuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY361
    7:05 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    8:05 AMKuopio Airport
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY379
    11:55 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    12:55 AMKuopio Airport
    $4041One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY369
    4:15 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    5:15 PMKuopio Airport
    $5001One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Kuopio

Travel to Kuopio easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Kuopio.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Helsinki and Kuopio including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Kuopio:

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $55 (€44).

A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $141 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Kuopio take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 6h 13m.

The distance from Helsinki to Kuopio is approximately 208 miles (336 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Kuopio is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Kuopio:
  • Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus).
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Kuopio Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Kuopio station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Kuopio, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Finnair to go to Kuopio by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kuopio by bus.
  • Travel with VR to go to Kuopio by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Kuopio with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Finnair.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 14 direct trains per day with VR.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Kuopio often also extend their vacation to go to Joensuu, Rovaniemi, Vantaa, Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Tampere. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kuopio and these popular destinations at a great price.

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