The average bus between Espoo and Kuopio takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Espoo to Kuopio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Espoo and Kuopio. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Espoo is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Kuopio at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansaneläkelaitos and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 22m • 2 changes


6h • 2 changes


6h 30m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Espoo to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Espoo station and arriving at Kuopio station via Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Espoo to Kuopio bus services, operated by Helsingin seudun liikenne, depart from Viikki station.
Espoo to Kuopio bus services, operated by Helsingin seudun liikenne, arrive at Tulo station.
Book your Espoo to Kuopio bus tickets online with Helsingin seudun liikenne and Onni Bus.
The distance between Espoo and Kuopio is 339 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Onni Bus operates a bus from Viikki to Tulo 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 5h 10m.