How to travel from Joensuu to Kokkola, Finland

The distance between Joensuu and Kokkola is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kokkola by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KokkolaJoensuu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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Train

Take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema, Iisalmi then Ylivieska and then to Kokkola.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä and then to linja-autoasema.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kokkola.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Kokkola

There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kokkola by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Joensuu and Kokkola is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Joensuu and Kokkola by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kokkola is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kokkola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Kokkola. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siilinjärvi Asema, Iisalmi and Ylivieska. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Kokkola. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Kokkola. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Onni Bus and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Kokkola. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Joensuu and Kokkola. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and arrive at Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Joensuu to Kokkola. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Joensuu to Kokkola typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and and arrive into Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

The closest major airport to Kokkola is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Kokkola. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) 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 Kokkola. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kokkola is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Kokkola

Transport options from Joensuu to Kokkola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€245($245)
on demand781km (485 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€69($69)
twice a week425km (264 miles)
Train via Ruokosuo8h 35m
€55($55)
twice a week424km (263 miles)
Train via Iisalmi9h 10m
€70($70)
once a week566km (352 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€18($18)
6 times a week490km (304 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€61($61)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Kokkola

The following major airports near Kokkola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

VAA
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Kokkola
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Kokkola
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Kokkola