How far is it from Kuopio to Saimaa?

The distance between Kuopio and Saimaa is 286 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuopio to Saimaa without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 4h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kuopio to Saimaa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Saimaa?

There are 76+ hotels available in Saimaa.

Kuopio to Saimaa - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kuopio to Saimaa by train, bus, or unknown

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, travel
best
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Mikkelitrain
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Oikokatu Ibus
3. Walk from Oikokatu I to Saimaaunknown
4h 48m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Kouvolatrain
2. Take the train from Kouvola to Lappeenrantatrain S 9 / ...
3. Walk from Lappeenranta to Saimaaunknown
5h 1m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Oleksibus
3. Walk from Oleksi to Saimaaunknown
5h 20m
Bus, travel via Syyspohja I
1. Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Syyspohja Ibus
3. Walk from Syyspohja I to Saimaaunknown
5h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuopio to Saimaa.

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Distance: 285.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Saimaa, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Kuopio to Saimaa. However, you can take the train to Mikkeli, walk to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat, take the bus to Oikokatu I, then travel to Saimaa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuopio to Saimaa via Kouvola and Lappeenranta in around 5h 1m.

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