The distance between Tampere and Kuusamo is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tampere to Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo → Tampere if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tampere (TMP) to Kuusamo (KAO).
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Take the bus to Tulo and then to Kelantie.
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Take the train to Oulu then take the bus to Kuusamo.
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There are several options for getting from Tampere to Kuusamo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between Tampere and Kuusamo is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Tampere and Kuusamo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampere to Kuusamo is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Tampere and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tampere and Kuusamo. We recommend that you fly from Tampere (TMP) to Kuusamo (KAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampere and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampere to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tulo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
Onni Bus, Pohjolan Matka and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Tampere and Kuusamo. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tampere and Kuusamo. Flights depart from Tampere (TMP) and arrive at Kuusamo (KAO) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Tampere to Kuusamo. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tampere to Kuusamo typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Tampere (TMP) 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 Tampere and Kuusamo. The distance is around 707km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampere to Kuusamo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €325($325) | 4 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | €220($220) | hourly | 850km (528 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | €15($15) | once daily | 726km (451 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €63($63) | 6 times a week | 706km (439 miles) |
Train to Oulu, Bus | 6h 55m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 711km (442 miles) |
Train to Oulu, Bus | 6h 60m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | €150($150) | on demand | 707km (440 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.