There are 4 ways to get from Kuopio to Nivala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuopio to Iisalmitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Nivalatrain H 491 / ...
3h 21m€30–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pulkkila Pbus Ob5
- Take the bus from Pulkkila E to Pidisjärventie Pbus Oulu - Haapavesi - Haapajärvi
4h 59m€24–31Drive 217.1 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Nivalacar 217.1 km
2h 55m€40–58Train via Iisalmi
- Take the train from Kuopio to Iisalmitrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Nivalatrain Mus 1971
4h 26m
Kuopio to Nivala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Nivala is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Nivala is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema 1 and arriving at Pidisjärventie P via Pulkkila E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Kuopio and arriving at Nivala via Iisalmi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Kuopio and Nivala is 206 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Nivala without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kuopio to Nivala, including transfers.
Kuopio to Nivala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Linja-autoasema 1 station.
Kuopio to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Nivala is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Nivala, Finland?
You can take a train from Kuopio to Nivala via Iisalmi in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pidisjärventie P via Pulkkila E in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Kuopio to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Iisalmi to Nivala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Iisalmi to Nivala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pulkkila P
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 8 440676
- posti@paakinaho.fi
- Website
- paakinaho.fi
Bus from Pulkkila E to Pidisjärventie P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- paakinaho.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Kuopio to Nivala bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Pulkkila P station.
Kuopio to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Nivala is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kuopio to Nivala.
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