How to travel from Kokkola to Savonlinna, Finland

The distance between Kokkola and Savonlinna is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kokkola to Savonlinna by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Bus

Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Kuopio (KUO) then take the bus to Savonlinna.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to 3 then Mikkeli and then to tulolaituri.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

Take the train to Tikkurila then Parikkala and then to Savonlinna.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Savonlinna.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kokkola and Savonlinna

There are several options for getting from Kokkola to Savonlinna by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Kokkola and Savonlinna is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Kokkola and Savonlinna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kokkola to Savonlinna is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Kokkola and Savonlinna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kokkola and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kokkola to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tikkurila and Parikkala. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kokkola and Savonlinna. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Kokkola and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kokkola to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 3 and Mikkeli. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Onni Bus and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Kokkola and Savonlinna. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kokkola to Savonlinna. We recommend that you fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Parikkala and then to Savonlinna. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Savonlinna is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 139km (86 miles) from Savonlinna. Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Kokkola and Savonlinna. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kokkola to Savonlinna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kokkola and Savonlinna

Transport options from Kokkola to Savonlinna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Bus + 2 similar
5h 5m
€220($220)
5 times a week926km (575 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€210($210)
5 times a day802km (498 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 55m
€230($230)
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
€21($21)
6 times a week465km (289 miles)
Bus via 36h 55m
€49($49)
3 times a week456km (283 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€105($105)
5 times a day841km (523 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€64($64)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Savonlinna

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Savonlinna
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Savonlinna
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Savonlinna