The distance between Kuopio and Savonlinna is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kuopio to Savonlinna by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Savonlinna → Kuopio if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to 1 and then to Savonlinna.
Onni Bus
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Take the train to Mikkeli then take the bus to tulolaituri.
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There are several options for getting from Kuopio to Savonlinna by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Kuopio and Savonlinna is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kuopio and Savonlinna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuopio to Savonlinna is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuopio and Savonlinna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kuopio and Savonlinna. We recommend that you drive to Savonlinna. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuopio and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuopio to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Onni Bus, Kuopion Liikenne Oy and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Kuopio and Savonlinna. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuopio to Savonlinna. We recommend that you take the bus to 1 and then to Savonlinna. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kuopio and Savonlinna. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuopio to Savonlinna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €10($10) | twice daily | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus via T | 2h 50m | €21($21) | once daily | 165km (102 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 5m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €34($34) | on demand | 160km (99 miles) |
Onni Bus
Kuopion Liikenne Oy
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Savonlinna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.