There are 3 ways to get from Kuopio to Vihtari by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuopio to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 142 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Vihtaritrain Hdm 729 / ...
3h 21m€37–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskusbus Kuo-VarkB / ...
- Take the bus from 3 to Savonranta th Ibus Varkaus - Heinävesi - Joensuu
3h 30m€17–27Drive 129.3 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Vihtaricar 129.3 km
1h 54m€24–35
Kuopio to Vihtari by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Vihtari is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Vihtari is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Vihtari. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema and arriving at Savonranta th I via 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Vihtari. However, there are services departing from Kuopio and arriving at Vihtari via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Kuopio and Vihtari is 196 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Vihtari without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kuopio to Vihtari, including transfers.
Kuopio to Vihtari bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Linja-autoasema station.
Kuopio to Vihtari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Vihtari is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Vihtari, Finland?
You can take a train from Kuopio to Vihtari via Pieksämäki and Vihtari in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema to Savonranta th I via 3 in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Vihtari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from 3 to Savonranta th I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kuopio to Vihtari bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at Varkaus Matkakeskus station.
Kuopio to Vihtari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Vihtari is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kuopio to Vihtari.
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