The distance between Joensuu and Kuopio is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kuopio by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kuopio → Joensuu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to T.
Savonlinja Oy
Take the train to Kuopio.
Finnish Railways (VR)
There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kuopio by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Joensuu and Kuopio is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Joensuu and Kuopio by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kuopio is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Kuopio. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Joensuu and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 50m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Kuopio. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Kuopio. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Joensuu and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 30m.
Savonlinja Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Kuopio. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Joensuu to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the bus to T. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kuopio is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kuopio. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Joensuu and Kuopio. The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kuopio is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 30m | €25($25) | 4 times a day | 145km (90 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | €23($23) | once a week | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €30($30) | on demand | 138km (86 miles) |
Savonlinja Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.