The distance between Lappeenranta and Kuopio is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lappeenranta 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 → Lappeenranta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kuopio.
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Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO).
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Take the bus to Mikkeli matkakeskus and then to T.
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There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Kuopio by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Lappeenranta and Kuopio is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lappeenranta and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Kuopio. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Lappeenranta and Kuopio. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Lappeenranta and Kuopio. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lappeenranta to Kuopio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mikkeli matkakeskus. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Soisalon Liikenne Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Kuopio. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Lappeenranta and Kuopio. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €50($50) | 5 times a day | 349km (217 miles) |
Train to Kuopio tavara | 8h 10m | €45($45) | once daily | 354km (220 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €26($26) | twice daily | 275km (171 miles) |
Bus via Mikkeli | 4h 5m | €16($16) | once a week | 280km (174 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €57($57) | on demand | 270km (168 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
Finnair
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.