The distance between Lappeenranta and Kuusamo is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lappeenranta 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 → Lappeenranta 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 Jyväskylä Matkakeskus then 3 and then to Kelantie.
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Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kajaani then take the bus to Kelantie.
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There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Kuusamo by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Lappeenranta and Kuusamo is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lappeenranta and Kuusamo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuusamo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lappeenranta and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lappeenranta to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and 3. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus, Orajärven Bussit Oy, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Kuusamo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta to Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 3h 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 Lappeenranta and Kuusamo. The distance is around 684km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuusamo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €280($280) | every 2 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
Bus | 10h 55m | €50($50) | 6 times a week | 795km (494 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 45m | €65($65) | once daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Train to Joensuu, bus | 12h 15m | €79($79) | once a week | 898km (558 miles) |
Train to Kontiomäki, bus | 15h 35m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €145($145) | on demand | 684km (425 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
Orajärven Bussit Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
Finnair
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.