The distance between Lahti and Kuopio is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lahti to Kuopio 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 Kuopio → Lahti if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO).
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Take the train to Kuopio.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Kuopio.
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There are several options for getting from Lahti to Kuopio by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Lahti and Kuopio is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lahti and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahti to Kuopio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahti and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lahti and Kuopio. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lahti and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 3h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Lahti and Kuopio. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahti and Kuopio. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lahti and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 4hrs.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Lahti and Kuopio. Buses run once a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahti to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO). instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kuopio is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kuopio. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Lahti and Kuopio. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahti to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 15m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 324km (201 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €11($11) | once a week | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus via T | 4h 35m | €14($14) | once daily | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €62($62) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Onni Bus
Finnair
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.