How to travel from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi, Finland
The distance between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi 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 Kilpisjärvi → Kuopio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus
Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to T and then to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Oulu, bus
Take the train to Oulu and then to Kolari then take the bus to Muonion Matkahuolto and then to Biologinen asema P.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)
It takes around 13h 20m to get from Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Pohjolan Matka and Saaga Travel Oy run regular bus services between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kittila (KTT) then take the bus to Retkeilykeskus piha. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kilpisjärvi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 876km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuopio to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €370($370) | once daily | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | €535($535) | once daily | 1,445km (898 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 40m | €100($100) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
| Bus via Tulo | 14h 20m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train to Oulu, bus + 2 similar | 12h 5m | €105($105) | twice a week | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 20m | €130($130) | twice daily | 998km (620 miles) |
| Train to Rovaniemi, Bus | 13h 50m | €125($125) | once daily | 985km (612 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | €190($190) | on demand | 876km (544 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kuopio and Kilpisjärvi
Bus companies
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Onni Bus
Uusitalo Pekka Utria
Liikenne Rundgren Oy
Koskilinjat Oy
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Airports near Kilpisjärvi
The following major airports near Kilpisjärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 348km (216 miles) from Kilpisjärvi