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How to get fromKuopio to Saimaaby train, bus, unknown or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuopio to Saimaa by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Mikkelitrain
    2. Take the bus from Mikkeli laituri 4 to Oikokatu Ibus
    3. Walk from Oikokatu I to Saimaaunknown
    4h 48m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Kouvolatrain
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to LappeenrantatrainS 9 / ...
    3. Walk from Lappeenranta to Saimaaunknown
    4h 55m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbusOb5
    2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Oleksibus
    3. Walk from Oleksi to Saimaaunknown
    5h 20m

  4. Fly, train, travel

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)planeKUO - HEL
    2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Lappeenrantatrain
    3. Walk from Lappeenranta to Saimaaunknown
    5h 38m

  5. Train, bus, travel via Syyspohja I

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Mikkelitrain
    2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Syyspohja Ibus
    3. Walk from Syyspohja I to Saimaaunknown
    5h 8m

Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 laituri 4, 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 4h 55m.

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