How to travel from Kuusamo to Mikkeli, Finland
The distance between Kuusamo and Mikkeli is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kuusamo to Mikkeli by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mikkeli → Kuusamo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Tulo then 3 and then to 7.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€14($14)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Kajaani matkakeskus T, train
Take the bus to Kajaani matkakeskus T then take the train to Kuopio and then to Mikkeli.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuusamo and Mikkeli
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kuusamo to Mikkeli by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Kuusamo and Mikkeli is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Kuusamo and Mikkeli by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuusamo to Mikkeli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuusamo and Mikkeli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kuusamo and Mikkeli. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuusamo and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuusamo to Mikkeli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tulo and 3. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Pohjolan Matka and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kuusamo and Mikkeli. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Mikkeli. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Mikkeli is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Mikkeli. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuusamo to Mikkeli is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kuusamo and Mikkeli
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €210($210) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
| Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Train | 4h 55m | €145($145) | once daily | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Bus to Rovakatu E, plane and train | 6h 20m | €225($225) | 6 times a week | 1,162km (722 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | €140($140) | every 20 mins | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €14($14) | once daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Bus to Kajaani matkakeskus T, train + 3 similar | 6h 60m | €87($87) | 5 times a week | 569km (354 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 7hrs | €40($40) | once daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Bus to Tulo, Train | 7h 50m | €40($40) | once daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Bus to T, Train | 9h 30m | €60($60) | twice daily | 722km (449 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 577km (358 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kuusamo and Mikkeli
Bus companies
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Airports near Mikkeli
The following major airports near Mikkeli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Mikkeli
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Mikkeli