How to travel from Kuusamo to Lahti, Finland
The distance between Kuusamo and Lahti is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kuusamo to Lahti by plane, 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 Lahti → Kuusamo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to T and then to 7.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€16($16)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Tulo, Train
Take the bus to Tulo then take the train to Lahti.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuusamo and Lahti
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kuusamo to Lahti by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 9h 45m. 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 €190 ($190).
The distance between Kuusamo and Lahti is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Kuusamo and Lahti by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuusamo to Lahti is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuusamo and Lahti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kuusamo and Lahti. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuusamo and Lahti. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuusamo to Lahti. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Kuusamo and Lahti. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuusamo to Lahti. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Lahti is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Lahti. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) 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 Kuusamo and Lahti. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuusamo to Lahti is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kuusamo and Lahti
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | €190($190) | once daily | 770km (478 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | €22($22) | twice a week | 846km (525 miles) |
| Bus to Rovakatu E, plane and train | 4h 60m | €205($205) | 6 times a week | 991km (616 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 847km (527 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 731km (455 miles) |
Bus to Tulo, Train + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €55($55) | once daily | 740km (460 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 8h 50m | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 740km (460 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €150($150) | on demand | 705km (438 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kuusamo and Lahti
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Bus companies
Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Airports near Lahti
The following major airports near Lahti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Lahti
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Lahti
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 191km (119 miles) from Lahti