The distance between Riihimäki and Kuopio is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Riihimäki 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 → Riihimäki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO).
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Take the train to Kuopio.
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Take the train to Lahti then take the bus to Kuopio.
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There are several options for getting from Riihimäki to Kuopio by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Riihimäki and Kuopio is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Riihimäki and Kuopio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riihimäki to Kuopio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Riihimäki and Kuopio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Riihimäki and Kuopio. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Riihimäki and Kuopio with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Riihimäki and Kuopio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Riihimäki and Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO). instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riihimäki to Kuopio. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO). instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Riihimäki and Kuopio. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riihimäki to Kuopio is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2hrs | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €50($50) | twice daily | 423km (263 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 50m | €22($22) | once a week | 360km (224 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €75($75) | on demand | 351km (218 miles) |
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Helsingin seudun liikenne
Onni Bus
Finnair
The following major airports near Kuopio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.