There are 5 ways to get from Kuopio to Simpele by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus N1206 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Simpeletrain S 1202 / ...
4h 22m€26–41Train
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kouvolatrain Ic 70 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Simpeletrain Ic 11 / ...
5h 32m€49–79Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Simpelecar 236.8 km
3h 18m€44–63Bus, train via Joensuu
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 4 to Joensuun linja-autoasema, 2bus Kuopio - Outokumpu - Joensuu / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Simpeletrain S 1202 / ...
4h 52m€43–54Bus
- Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Vuoksenniska Peltolankatu Ebus Mikkeli - Puumala - Imatra
7h 20m
Kuopio to Simpele by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Simpele is to bus and train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Simpele is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 and arriving at Simpele, Roihankatu I via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Vuoksenniska Imatra P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Simpele. However, there are services departing from Kuopio and arriving at Simpele via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Kuopio and Simpele is 283 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Simpele without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Kuopio to Simpele, including transfers.
Kuopio to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 station.
Kuopio to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Simpele is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Simpele, Finland?
You can take a train from Kuopio to Simpele via Kouvola in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Simpele, Roihankatu I via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Vuoksenniska Imatra P in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Joensuu to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kuopio to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kouvola to Simpele
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 4 to Joensuun linja-autoasema, 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–28
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 5 4341872
- Website
- vayla.fi
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Vuoksenniska Peltolankatu E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vayla.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Kuopio to Simpele bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.
Kuopio to Simpele train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Simpele is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kuopio to Simpele.
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