The distance between Kuopio and Helsinki is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kuopio to Helsinki 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 Helsinki → Kuopio if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Helsinki.
Finnish Railways (VR)
1 similiar route
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Take the bus to 30-35.
Onni Bus
There are several options for getting from Kuopio to Helsinki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Kuopio and Helsinki is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kuopio and Helsinki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuopio to Helsinki is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuopio and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kuopio and Helsinki. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kuopio and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Kuopio and Helsinki. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Kuopio and Helsinki. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kuopio and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 15m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kuopio and Helsinki. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuopio to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the train to Helsinki. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) 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 Kuopio and Helsinki. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuopio to Helsinki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €50($50) | every 3 hours | 427km (266 miles) |
Train via Hyvinkää | 6h 55m | €55($55) | once a week | 452km (281 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | €13($13) | 5 times a day | 397km (246 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €83($83) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Onni Bus
Finnair
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.