The distance between Lahti and Kuusamo is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lahti to Kuusamo by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kuusamo → Lahti if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO).
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Take the bus to 3 and then to Kelantie.
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Take the train to Kuopio and then to Kajaani then take the bus to Maaseläntie.
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There are several options for getting from Lahti to Kuusamo by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lahti and Kuusamo is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lahti and Kuusamo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahti to Kuusamo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahti and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahti and Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahti and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahti to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 3. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Lahti and Kuusamo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahti to Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kuusamo is Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Kuusamo. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Kuusamo. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahti to Kuusamo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €215($215) | hourly | 769km (478 miles) |
Bus | 9h 35m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 735km (457 miles) |
Train to Kuopio, bus + 2 similar | 8h 45m | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 740km (460 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, bus | 8h 55m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 962km (598 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 55m | €55($55) | once daily | 742km (461 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €150($150) | on demand | 705km (438 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Finnair
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.