How to travel from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi, Finland
The distance between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi is around 982km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kilpisjärvi → Joensuu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus
Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to T and then to Retkeilykeskus piha.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kontiomäki then Oulu and then to Kolari then take the bus to Muonion Matkahuolto and then to Retkeilykeskus piha.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi is around 982km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 823km (511 miles)
It takes around 16h 30m to get from Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.
Pohjolan Matka, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Onni Bus and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Kittila (KTT) then take the bus to Retkeilykeskus piha. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kilpisjärvi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kilpisjärvi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus + 3 similar | 6h 45m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,623km (1,009 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 20m | €335($335) | once daily | 1,465km (910 miles) |
| Fly to Rovaniemi (RVN), Bus | 8h 50m | €335($335) | twice daily | 1,505km (935 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 25m | €280($280) | twice a week | 1,736km (1,079 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 30m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
| Bus via Jyväskylä | 18h 35m | €150($150) | twice a week | 1,237km (769 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 5m | €105($105) | twice a week | 993km (617 miles) |
| Train to Kontiomäki, bus | 16h 40m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Drive | 12h 45m | €165($165) | on demand | 982km (610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Joensuu and Kilpisjärvi
Bus companies
Pohjolan Matka
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Uusitalo Pekka Utria
Liikenne Rundgren Oy
Onni Bus
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Airports near Kilpisjärvi
The following major airports near Kilpisjärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 348km (216 miles) from Kilpisjärvi