There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Varkaus by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
4h 20m€18–25Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain Hdm 723 / ...
4h 58m€42–61Drive 316.4 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Varkauscar 316.4 km
3h 27m€57–82Fly, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus
6h€87–144Train #2
- Take the train from Helsinki to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain Hdm 723 / ...
4h 58m€42–61
Helsinki to Varkaus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Varkaus is to bus which costs €18 - €25 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Varkaus is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at 3. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Varkaus via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Helsinki and Varkaus is 325 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Varkaus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €18 - €25.
The bus from 29 to 3 takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Helsinki to Varkaus bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Varkaus is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Varkaus, Finland?
Onni Bus operates a bus from 29 to 3 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Varkaus via Pieksämäki in around 4h 58m.
- 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 Helsinki to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Varkaus bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 3 station.
Helsinki to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Varkaus is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Helsinki to Varkaus.
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