There are 6 ways to get from Espoo to Kuopio by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pasila to KuopioIc 63 / ...
5h 29m€22–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kuopio, Bus StationN1206 / ...
7h 14m€13–19Bus via Viikki
- Take the bus from Viikki to TOb5
6h 53m€27–38Drive 395.2 km
- Drive from Espoo to Kuopio395.2 km
4h 34m€72–104Train, fly
- Take the train from Espoo to Huopalahti
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)HEL - KUO
3h 59m€81–154Train via Tikkurila
- Take the train from Tikkurila to KuopioIc 63 / ...
5h 43m€23–98
Espoo to Kuopio by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espoo to Kuopio is to Bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Espoo to Kuopio is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €80 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Espoo to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Lommila and arriving at T via Munkkiniemen aukio and Viikki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Espoo to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Espoo and arriving at Kuopio via Pasila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Espoo and Kuopio is 440 km. The road distance is 395.2 km.
The best way to get from Espoo to Kuopio without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €22 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Espoo to Kuopio, including transfers.
Espoo to Kuopio bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Viikki station.
Espoo to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Pasila station.
The best way to get from Espoo to Kuopio is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Viikki, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Espoo, Finland and Kuopio, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Pasila to Kuopio 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Onni Bus operates a bus from Viikki to T every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3–29 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Pasila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–70
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Espoo to Huopalahti
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tikkurila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 9 4766 4000
- Website
- hsl.fi
Train from Espoo to Huopalahti
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.hsl.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Viikki to T
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–29
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Espoo to Kuopio bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at T station.
Espoo to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kuopio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espoo to Kuopio is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Espoo to Kuopio.
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