How to travel from Mikkeli to Kuopio, Finland

The distance between Mikkeli and Kuopio is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mikkeli to Kuopio by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kuopio.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kuopio.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mikkeli and Kuopio

There are several options for getting from Mikkeli to Kuopio by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Mikkeli and Kuopio is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Mikkeli and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mikkeli to Kuopio is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Mikkeli and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kuopio. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 30m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Mikkeli and Kuopio. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mikkeli and Kuopio. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mikkeli and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 15m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Mikkeli and Kuopio. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mikkeli to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Kuopio. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mikkeli and Kuopio. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mikkeli to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Mikkeli to Kuopio

Compare travel optionsbetween Mikkeli and Kuopio

Transport options from Mikkeli to Kuopio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€22($22)
every 4 hours153km (95 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
€7($7)
5 times a day165km (102 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€35($35)
on demand162km (101 miles)

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Airports near Kuopio

The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Kuopio
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
258km (160 miles) from Kuopio
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Kuopio