The distance between Kuopio and Parkano is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kuopio to Parkano by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tampere (TMP) then take the train to Parkano.
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Take the bus to 2 and then to Pahkalantie P.
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There are several options for getting from Kuopio to Parkano by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Kuopio and Parkano is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kuopio and Parkano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuopio to Parkano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuopio and Parkano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kuopio and Parkano. We recommend that you fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tampere (TMP) then take the train to Parkano. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuopio and Parkano. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuopio to Parkano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kuopio and Parkano. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuopio to Parkano. We recommend that you fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Parkano. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Parkano is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Parkano. Pori Airport (POR) (POR) and Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) 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 Parkano. The distance is around 318km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuopio to Parkano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Tampere (TMP), Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €330($330) | 4 times a day | 591km (367 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 607km (377 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €15($15) | once daily | 379km (236 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | €68($68) | on demand | 318km (198 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
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The following major airports near Parkano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.