What is the cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Alta?

The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Alta is to train and bus and drive which costs kr 1100 - kr 2300 and takes 17h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuopio to Alta?

The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Alta is to fly which takes 10h 33m and costs kr 1700 - kr 4300.

Is there a direct bus between Kuopio and Alta?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Alta. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema 1 and arriving at Alta Helsesenter via Pulkkila P, Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke and Storslett sentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.

How far is it from Kuopio to Alta?

The distance between Kuopio and Alta is 822 km. The road distance is 964.6 km.

How do I travel from Kuopio to Alta without a car?

The best way to get from Kuopio to Alta without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 32m and costs kr 3100 - kr 5500.

How long does it take to get from Kuopio to Alta?

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Kuopio to Alta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuopio to Alta bus from?

Kuopio to Alta bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Linja-autoasema 1 station.

Bus or fly from Kuopio to Alta?

The best way to get from Kuopio to Alta is to fly which takes 10h 33m and costs kr 1700 - kr 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 2700 - kr 4000 and takes 23h 47m.

Where does the Kuopio to Alta bus arrive?

Kuopio to Alta bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Pulkkila P station.

What is the time difference between Kuopio and Alta?

Alta is 1h behind Kuopio. It is currently 5:47 AM in Kuopio and 4:47 AM in Alta.

Can I drive from Kuopio to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Alta is 965 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Kuopio to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 47+ hotels available in Alta.

Kuopio to Alta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kuopio to Alta by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Alta
best
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Alta (ALF)KUO - ALF
10h 33m
kr 1,709–4,236
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulu
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kolari
3. Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Muonio SEO
4. Take the bus from Muonion Matkahuolto to Hetta
5. Drive from Hetta to Stornes
6. Take the bus from Stornes to Granshagen170
17h 35m
kr 1,177–2,240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulu
2. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Storfjord kirke106
4. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Olderdalen ferjekai920
5. Take the bus from Olderdalen ferjekai to Maskinsvingen150
23h 32m
kr 3,127–5,270
Drive 964.6 km
1. Drive from Kuopio to Alta964.6 km
12h 6m
kr 2,102–3,036
Fly to Ivalo, drive, bus
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL)KUO - IVL
2. Drive from Inari to Karasjok bussterminal
3. Take the bus from Karasjok bussterminal to Alta sentrum
11h 58m
kr 3,124–6,271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pulkkila POb5
2. Take the bus from Pulkkila P to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3Ob4
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Storfjord kirke106
4. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Storslett terminal920
5. Take the bus from Storslett sentrum to Alta Helsesenter190
23h 47m
kr 2,726–3,918
Bus via Inari
1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituriOb5
2. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri
3. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to K-market Inari
4. Take the bus from K-market Inari to Valtakunnanraja I
5. Take the bus from Tana bru sentrum to Alta sentrum120
25h 40m

Kuopio to Alta by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

23h 32mAverage Duration

kr 3,127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822 km
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Alta, Norway?

Finnair, Widerøe, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Alta (ALF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Alta Helsesenter via Pulkkila P, Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke, and Storslett sentrum in around 23h 47m.

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