How to travel from Parkano to Kuusamo, Finland
The distance between Parkano and Kuusamo is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkano to Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo → Parkano if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Tampere, Fly
Take the train to Tampere then fly from Tampere (TMP) to Kuusamo (KAO).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to T then T and then to Kelantie.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€18($18)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Oulu then take the bus to Kuusamo.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkano and Kuusamo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkano to Kuusamo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Parkano and Kuusamo is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Parkano and Kuusamo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkano to Kuusamo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkano and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkano and Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tampere then fly from Tampere (TMP) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkano and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkano to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T and T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
Onni Bus and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Parkano and Kuusamo. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkano to Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Parkano and Kuusamo. The distance is around 647km (402 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 Parkano to Kuusamo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkano and Kuusamo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Tampere, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €340($340) | 4 times a day | 913km (568 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 929km (577 miles) |
| Train to Vaasa, Fly | 5h 25m | €365($365) | 4 times a day | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Bus | 10h 15m | €18($18) | once daily | 719km (447 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €61($61) | 6 times a week | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train to Oulu, Bus | 6h 60m | €53($53) | every 20 mins | 644km (400 miles) |
| Train to Oulu, Bus | 7hrs | €53($53) | twice daily | 644km (400 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €135($135) | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkano and Kuusamo
Bus companies
Onni Bus
Pohjolan Matka
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Airlines
Finnair
Airports near Kuusamo
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Kuusamo
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 164km (102 miles) from Kuusamo
Oulu Airport (OUL)
- Distance
- 210km (131 miles) from Kuusamo