The distance between Oulu and Kuopio is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oulu 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.
👋 Also check out Kuopio → Oulu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kuopio.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Sisustajantie L.
Onni Bus
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There are several options for getting from Oulu to Kuopio by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Oulu and Kuopio is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Oulu and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oulu to Kuopio is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Kuopio. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oulu and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Kuopio. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Oulu and Kuopio. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oulu and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.
Onni Bus and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Oulu and Kuopio. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oulu to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Kuopio. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Oulu and Kuopio. The distance is around 287km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 347km (216 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €10($10) | twice daily | 289km (180 miles) |
Bus via 5 | 4h 55m | €7($7) | once daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €61($61) | on demand | 287km (179 miles) |
Onni Bus
Pohjolan Matka
Finnish Railways (VR)
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.