The distance between Kuopio and Kuusamo is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kuopio to Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo → Kuopio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kuusamo (KAO).
Finnair
Take the bus to Tulo and then to Kelantie.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Kajaani then take the bus to Kelantie.
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There are several options for getting from Kuopio to Kuusamo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €510 ($510).
The distance between Kuopio and Kuusamo is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Kuopio and Kuusamo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuopio to Kuusamo is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €510 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuopio and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kuopio and Kuusamo. We recommend that you fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuopio and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuopio to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tulo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Onni Bus, Pohjolan Matka and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Kuopio and Kuusamo. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kuopio and Kuusamo. Flights depart from Kuopio (KUO) and arrive at Kuusamo (KAO) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Kuopio to Kuusamo. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kuopio to Kuusamo typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Kuopio (KUO) and and arrive into Kuusamo (KAO).
The closest major airport to Kuusamo is Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Kuusamo. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Kuusamo. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuopio to Kuusamo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 15m | €510($510) | every 3 hours | 1,024km (637 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €7($7) | once daily | 430km (267 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €23($23) | once daily | 418km (260 miles) |
Train to Kajaani, Bus | 5h 45m | €68($68) | 5 times a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Train to Kontiomäki, bus | 6h 30m | €40($40) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €89($89) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
Finnish Railways (VR)
Finnair
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.