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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio
Compare the available ways to get from Helsinki to Kuopio, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Kuopio:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $54 (€46).
A bus is $177 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $192 (€162).
Other travel options to Kuopio take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€46) compared to roughly $89 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€30). The journey takes 4h 33m versus 4h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Helsinki to Kuopio
How to get from Helsinki to Kuopio by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Kuopio is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 5h40 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 6:55 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 5h40 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 6:55 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AY365
12:50 PM 1h00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport 1:50 PM Kuopio Airport $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- S-61
6:00 AM 4h12 Pasila railway station 10:12 AM Kuopio station $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - S-61
5:54 AM 4h18 Helsinki Central 10:12 AM Kuopio station $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC-63
8:20 AM 4h09 Pasila railway station 12:29 PM Kuopio station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
12:55 PM 6h00 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 6:55 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 AM 6h50 Helsinki, linja-autoasema 4:50 PM Kuopio, Linja-autoasema (Matkakeskus) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AY361
7:10 AM 1h00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport 8:10 AM Kuopio Airport $123 1 One-way 0 transfers - AY375
11:50 PM 1h00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport 12:50 AM Kuopio Airport $201 1 One-way 0 transfers - AY369
4:15 PM 1h00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport 5:15 PM Kuopio Airport $347 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Kuopio:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $54 (€46).
A bus is $177 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Kuopio costing on average $192 (€162).
Other travel options to Kuopio take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- 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.
- 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 Finnair to go to Kuopio by flight.
- Travel with VR to go to Kuopio by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Finnair.
- 15 direct trains per day with VR.
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