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.
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 Saariselkä → Joensuu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Ivalo (IVL).
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Take the bus to Iisalmi linja-autoasema, Oulu then Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and then to Suopunkitie.
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Take the bus to Kuopio Linja-autoasema then take the train to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Saariselkä Holiday Club.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 3h 25m | €325($325) | once daily | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | €395($395) | 5 times a week | 1,444km (897 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €270($270) | 6 times a week | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, Fly | 6h 35m | €270($270) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 913km (567 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 13h 45m | €115($115) | 5 times a week | 975km (606 miles) |
Bus to Lapinlahti las, train | 13h 55m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 958km (595 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €115($115) | on demand | 806km (501 miles) |
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Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
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Savonlinja Oy
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
Onni Bus
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.