What is the cheapest way to get from Kitee to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Kitee to Helsinki is to train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kitee to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Kitee to Helsinki is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Kitee and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kitee to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Hovintie I and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Joensuu, Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Kitee to Helsinki?

The distance between Kitee and Helsinki is 427 km. The road distance is 399 km.

How do I travel from Kitee to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Kitee to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Kitee to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kitee to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitee to Helsinki bus from?

Kitee to Helsinki bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Hovintie I station.

Train or bus from Kitee to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Kitee to Helsinki is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Kitee to Helsinki bus arrive?

Kitee to Helsinki bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Joensuu station.

Can I drive from Kitee to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitee to Helsinki is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Kitee to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Kitee to Helsinki - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kitee to Helsinki 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
1. Take the train from Kitee to Helsinkitrain Ic 8 / ...
5h 14m
€55–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hovintie I to Joensuubus 500
2. Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 1207A / ...
10h 35m
€55–87
Drive 399 km
1. Drive from Kitee to Helsinkicar 399 km
4h 43m
€74–107
Bus to Joensuu Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus
2. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
5h 8m
€135–200
Train, train to Savonlinna Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kitee to Parikkalatrain
2. Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
3. Fly from Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SVL - HEL
6h 30m
€191–232
Bus, bus to Kuopio, fly
1. Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus
2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Päiväranta ramppi Ebus
3. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KUO - HEL
8h 18m
€114–202

Kitee to Helsinki by bus and train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Kitee, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Kitee to Helsinki every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hovintie I to Helsinki, Bus Station via Joensuu, Bus station in around 10h 35m.

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