The distance between Kemijärvi and Kuopio is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kemijärvi to Kuopio by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kuopio → Kemijärvi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kuopio (KUO).
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Take the train to Rovaniemi and then to Kuopio.
Finnish Railways (VR)
2 similiar routes
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Take the bus to Kuusamo Kelantie then Tulo and then to 3.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Kemijärvi to Kuopio by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Kemijärvi and Kuopio is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Kemijärvi and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kuopio is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Kemijärvi and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kuopio. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kemijärvi to Kuopio. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rovaniemi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Fenniarail Oy run train services between Kemijärvi and Kuopio. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 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 Kemijärvi and Kuopio. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemijärvi to Kuopio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kuusamo Kelantie and Tulo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, Pohjolan Matka and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kemijärvi and Kuopio. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemijärvi to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kuopio (KUO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Kemijärvi and Kuopio. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | €225($225) | 5 times a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 50m | €79($79) | once a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 8h 40m | €75($75) | once daily | 637km (396 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 10h 55m | €40($40) | once a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | €7($7) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €120($120) | on demand | 555km (345 miles) |
Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Pohjolan Matka
Onni Bus
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
Finnish Railways (VR)
Fenniarail Oy
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.