There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Nurmes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to JoensuuIc 5 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to NurmesHdm 763 / ...
7h 43m€19–99Bus
- Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to TOb5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasemaKuopio - Nilsiä - Nurmes
8h 20m€43–53Drive 508.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Nurmes508.6 km
5h 58m€92–132Fly to Kuopio, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to linja-autoasema
6h 46m€94–154Bus via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station1207A / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Sankarihautausmaa, ELinja-autoasema 1 - Nurmes
9h 58m€31–40Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)HEL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Nurmes
7h 4m€110–237Fly to Kajaani, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)HEL - KAJ
- Take the bus from Kainuun Keskussairaala E to linja-autoasema
7h 44m
Helsinki to Nurmes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to Bus via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Nurmes. However, there are services departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Nurmes. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Nurmes via Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Helsinki and Nurmes is 626 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €18 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Helsinki to Nurmes, including transfers.
Helsinki to Nurmes bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.
Helsinki to Nurmes train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Nurmes is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €18 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Nurmes via Joensuu in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to linja-autoasema via Linja-autoasema 7 in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–190
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Joensuu to Nurmes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to T
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–30
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- 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 linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Sankarihautausmaa, E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–24
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Nurmes bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at T station.
Helsinki to Nurmes train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Nurmes is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Helsinki to Nurmes.
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