There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kitee 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 Helsinki to Kiteetrain Ic 3 / ...
5h 15m€33–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 1207A / ...
- Take the bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 8 to Hovintie Ebus Joensuu - Kitee - Kesälahti / ...
9h 53m€27–41Bus via Savonlinna
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to tulolaituribus Ob54
- Take the bus from tulolaituri to Hovintie Ebus Savonlinna - Kitee - Joensuu / ...
6h 57m€35–44Drive 398.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kiteecar 398.5 km
4h 43m€71–102Fly to Joensuu Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ebus
5h 55m€119–239Train #2
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kiteetrain Ic 5 / ...
5h 15m€33–56Fly to Savonlinna Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
- Take the bus from Virtanotko P to Hovintie Ebus
6h 4m€155–167
Helsinki to Kitee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kitee is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kitee is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kitee. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Hovintie E via tulolaituri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kitee is 424 km. The road distance is 398.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kitee without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Helsinki to Kitee, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kitee bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kitee is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Savonlinna, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 6h 57m.
Helsinki to Kitee bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at tulolaituri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kitee is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Helsinki to Kitee.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kitee, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kitee twice daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Hovintie E via tulolaituri in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- baseairlines.hu
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–290
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Savonlinna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–290
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–210
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kitee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Kitee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–26
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from tulolaituri to Hovintie E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
Bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 8 to Hovintie E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
Bus from Virtanotko P to Hovintie E
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
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 Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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