How to travel from Saariselkä to Joensuu, Finland

The distance between Saariselkä and Joensuu is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saariselkä to Joensuu by plane, 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 JoensuuSaariselkä if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Joensuu (JOE).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Finnair

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rovaniemi, Pulkkila then Iisalmi and then to Kauppatori I.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema then take the train to Lapinlahti then take the bus to Kauppatori I.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Joensuu.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance806km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Joensuu

There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Joensuu by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Saariselkä and Joensuu is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Saariselkä and Joensuu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Joensuu is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Joensuu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Joensuu. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Joensuu (JOE). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Joensuu. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Joensuu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rovaniemi, Pulkkila and Iisalmi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Onni Bus and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Joensuu. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saariselkä and Joensuu. Flights depart from Ivalo (IVL) and arrive at Joensuu (JOE) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Saariselkä to Joensuu. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saariselkä to Joensuu typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Ivalo (IVL) and and arrive into Joensuu (JOE).

The closest major airport to Joensuu is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Joensuu. 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 Saariselkä and Joensuu. The distance is around 806km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Joensuu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saariselkä and Joensuu

Transport options from Saariselkä to Joensuu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
€230($230)
once daily1,325km (824 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
€145($145)
6 times a week1,422km (884 miles)
Fly to Helsinki (HEL), Train6h 25m
€270($270)
once daily1,421km (883 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
€235($235)
6 times a week1,336km (830 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€72($72)
5 times a week900km (559 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 60m
€110($110)
6 times a week943km (586 miles)
Bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha, train13h 45m
€105($105)
5 times a week983km (611 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€115($115)
on demand806km (501 miles)

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Airports near Joensuu

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Joensuu
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
337km (209 miles) from Joensuu
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
346km (215 miles) from Joensuu