How to travel from Jyväskylä to Kuopio, Finland

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kuopio is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jyväskylä to Kuopio by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Kuopio.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kuopio.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance149km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jyväskylä and Kuopio

There are several options for getting from Jyväskylä to Kuopio by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kuopio is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Jyväskylä and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jyväskylä to Kuopio is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Jyväskylä and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kuopio. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Jyväskylä and Kuopio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Jyväskylä and Kuopio. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 55m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Jyväskylä and Kuopio. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jyväskylä to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Kuopio. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jyväskylä and Kuopio. The distance is around 149km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jyväskylä to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Jyväskylä to Kuopio

Compare travel optionsbetween Jyväskylä and Kuopio

Transport options from Jyväskylä to Kuopio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€22($22)
twice daily159km (99 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€7($7)
5 times a day147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€32($32)
on demand149km (92 miles)

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Airports near Kuopio

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Kuopio
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Kuopio
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Kuopio