The distance between Savonlinna and Kuusamo is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Kuusamo by bus, train, 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 → Savonlinna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Savonlinna (SVL) to Kuusamo (KAO).
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Take the bus to Varkaus, T then Tulo and then to Kelantie.
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Take the bus to 5 then take the train to Kajaani then take the bus to Kelantie.
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There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Kuusamo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).
The distance between Savonlinna and Kuusamo is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Savonlinna and Kuusamo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Kuusamo is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Savonlinna and Kuusamo. We recommend that you fly from Savonlinna (SVL) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Savonlinna and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Savonlinna to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Varkaus, T and Tulo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Onni Bus, Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Pohjolan Matka, Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy and Savonlinja Oy run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Kuusamo. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Savonlinna and Kuusamo. Flights depart from Savonlinna (SVL) and arrive at Kuusamo (KAO) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Savonlinna to Kuusamo. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Savonlinna to Kuusamo typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Savonlinna (SVL) and and arrive into Kuusamo (KAO).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Savonlinna and Kuusamo. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Kuusamo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €320($320) | every 20 mins | 968km (602 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | €520($520) | twice daily | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | €17($17) | once daily | 596km (371 miles) |
Bus via Kauppatori I | 10h 40m | €67($67) | 5 times a week | 681km (423 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 8h 30m | €45($45) | once daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 55m | €80($80) | 3 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus to 8, train | 12h 35m | €78($78) | once a week | 838km (520 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 573km (356 miles) |
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Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.