How far is it from Saimaa to Kuusamo?

The distance between Saimaa and Kuusamo is 937 km.

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

The best way to get from Saimaa to Kuusamo without a car is to travel and bus and train which takes 11h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Saimaa to Kuusamo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuusamo?

There are 756+ hotels available in Kuusamo.

Saimaa to Kuusamo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Saimaa to Kuusamo by unknown, train, plane, or bus

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

Travel, train, fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenranta
2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurila
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)HEL - KAO
6h 33m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Saimaa to Oikokatu L
2. Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
3. Take the train from Mikkeli to Kajaani
4. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kuusamo Kelantie
11h 53m
Travel, train, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenranta
2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurila
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)HEL - RVN
4. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kelantie
8h 43m
Travel, train, fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Walk from Saimaa to Lappeenranta
2. Take the train from Lappeenranta to Tikkurila
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)HEL - OUL
4. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantie
9h 27m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Saimaa to Oikokatu L
2. Take the bus from Oikokatu L to T
3. Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituriOb4
4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantie8.
13h 30m
Travel, train, bus
1. Walk from Saimaa to Joutseno linja-autoasema
2. Take the train from Imatra to JoensuuS 9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Joensuun linja-autoasema, 5 to Kajaani matkakeskus L3
4. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Suomussalmi linja-autoasema
5. Take the bus from Suomussalmi linja-autoasema to Kelantie
14h 15m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 937.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Saimaa to Kuusamo. However, you can travel to Lappeenranta, take the train to Tikkurila, take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Kuusamo (KAO), walk to Lentoasema, then take the bus to Kelantie. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saimaa to Kuusamo Kelantie via Oikokatu L, Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat, Mikkeli, Kajaani, and Kajaani matkakeskus L4 in around 11h 53m.

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