There are 7 ways to get from Espoo to Lieksa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pasila to JoensuuIc 5 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to LieksaHdm 763 / ...
8h 5m€36–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station1207A / ...
- Take the bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 6 to Lieksa keskusta P460
12h 33m€32–48Bus via Varkaus
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 3Ob5
- Take the bus from Varkaus Matkakeskus to Kauppatori I
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta P460
11h 35m€54–77Drive 541.9 km
- Drive from Espoo to Lieksa541.9 km
6h 18m€100–144Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)HEL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksa
6h 25m€127–218Fly to Kuopio, bus, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
- Take the train from Nurmes to Lieksa
8h 41m€114–195Fly to Kajaani, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)HEL - KAJ
- Take the bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to Lieksa keskusta E
8h 23m
Espoo to Lieksa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espoo to Lieksa is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Espoo to Lieksa is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Espoo to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Lommila and arriving at Lieksa keskusta P via Hki linja-autoasema, 29, Varkaus Matkakeskus and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Espoo to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Espoo and arriving at Lieksa via Pasila and Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Espoo and Lieksa is 586 km. The road distance is 541.9 km.
The best way to get from Espoo to Lieksa without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Espoo to Lieksa, including transfers.
Espoo to Lieksa bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.
Espoo to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Pasila station.
The best way to get from Espoo to Lieksa is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Espoo, Finland and Lieksa, Finland?
You can take a train from Espoo to Lieksa via Pasila and Joensuu in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lommila to Lieksa keskusta P via Hki linja-autoasema, 29, Varkaus Matkakeskus, and Kauppatori L in around 11h 35m.
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- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Pasila to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Joensuu to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Nurmes to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–25
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Varkaus Matkakeskus to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Varkaus Matkakeskus to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- 013 122 324
- tilausajot@skl.fi
- Website
- savokarjalanlinja.fi
Bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- savokarjalanlinja.fi
Bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 6 to Lieksa keskusta P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- savokarjalanlinja.fi
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 201 303 303
- myynti@pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
Bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to Lieksa keskusta E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Phone
- +358 20 1303450
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–24
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Espoo to Lieksa bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 3 station.
Espoo to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espoo to Lieksa is 542 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Espoo to Lieksa.
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