How to travel from Joensuu to Saariselkä, Finland

The distance between Joensuu and Saariselkä is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Joensuu to Saariselkä by plane, 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 SaariselkäJoensuu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Ivalo (IVL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Iisalmi linja-autoasema, Oulu then Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and then to Suopunkitie.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kuopio Linja-autoasema then take the train to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Saariselkä Holiday Club.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saariselkä.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance806km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Saariselkä

There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Saariselkä by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Joensuu and Saariselkä is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Joensuu and Saariselkä by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Saariselkä is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Joensuu and Saariselkä. We recommend that you fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Saariselkä. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Saariselkä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Iisalmi linja-autoasema, Oulu and Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy, Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Saariselkä. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Joensuu and Saariselkä. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and arrive at Ivalo (IVL) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Joensuu to Saariselkä. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Joensuu to Saariselkä typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and and arrive into Ivalo (IVL).

The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) 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 Saariselkä. The distance is around 806km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Saariselkä is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Saariselkä

Transport options from Joensuu to Saariselkä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 25m
€325($325)
once daily1,328km (825 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
€395($395)
5 times a week1,444km (897 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 50m
€270($270)
6 times a week1,323km (822 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€145($145)
6 times a week1,422km (884 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, Fly6h 35m
€270($270)
once daily1,422km (884 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€90($90)
6 times a week913km (567 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 45m
€115($115)
5 times a week975km (606 miles)
Bus to Lapinlahti las, train13h 55m
€110($110)
6 times a week958km (595 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€115($115)
on demand806km (501 miles)

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Airports near Saariselkä

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

IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä