The distance between Savonlinna and Joensuu is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Joensuu by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Joensuu → Savonlinna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Parikkala and then to Joensuu.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Pielisensuu P.
Savonlinja Oy
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Joensuu by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Savonlinna and Joensuu is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Savonlinna and Joensuu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Joensuu is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Joensuu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Savonlinna and Joensuu. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Savonlinna to Joensuu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parikkala. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Savonlinna and Joensuu. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Savonlinna and Joensuu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Savonlinna and Joensuu with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 45m.
Savonlinja Oy and Linja-Karjala Oy run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Joensuu. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Savonlinna to Joensuu. We recommend that you take the bus to Pielisensuu P. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Savonlinna and Joensuu. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Joensuu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €32($32) | 4 times a day | 183km (113 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | €28($28) | every 20 mins | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €20($20) | on demand | 142km (88 miles) |
Savonlinja Oy
Linja-Karjala Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Joensuu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.