How to travel from Riihimäki to Kuopio, Finland

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kuopio.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lahti then take the bus to Kuopio.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kuopio.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riihimäki and Kuopio

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Riihimäki to Kuopio

Compare travel optionsbetween Riihimäki and Kuopio

Transport options from Riihimäki to Kuopio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2hrs
€130($130)
every 3 hours414km (257 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€50($50)
twice daily423km (263 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
€22($22)
once a week360km (224 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€75($75)
on demand351km (218 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