How to travel from Joensuu to Riihimäki, Finland

The distance between Joensuu and Riihimäki is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Joensuu to Riihimäki by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Riihimäki.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Lahti and then to Riihimäki.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 30-35 and then to Riihimäki.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Riihimäki.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Riihimäki

There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Riihimäki by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Joensuu and Riihimäki is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Joensuu and Riihimäki by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Riihimäki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Riihimäki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Riihimäki. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Riihimäki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lahti. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Riihimäki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Riihimäki. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Riihimäki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 30-35. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Onni Bus and Paunu Express Bus run regular bus services between Joensuu and Riihimäki. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs 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 Riihimäki. We recommend that you fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Riihimäki. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Riihimäki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Riihimäki. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) 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 Riihimäki. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Riihimäki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Riihimäki

Transport options from Joensuu to Riihimäki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 5m
€135($135)
hourly434km (269 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€57($57)
every 4 hours428km (266 miles)
Train to Hyvinkää9h 30m
€70($70)
once a week568km (353 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€28($28)
once daily527km (328 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€57($57)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Riihimäki

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

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Riihimäki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Riihimäki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Riihimäki