There are 5 ways to get from Turku to Kuopio by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulobus Ob9
6h 20m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Turku to Kuopiotrain S 915
6h 50m€35–60Drive 448.2 km
- Drive from Turku to Kuopiocar 448.2 km
5h 34m€82–118Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 1 to 12bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
5h 18m€81–135Bus via Heinola
- Take the bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to Tbus Turku - Hämeenlinna - Lahti
- Take the bus from Heinola, Kaivokatu to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus N1206
9h 2m€53–78
Turku to Kuopio by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turku to Kuopio is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Turku to Kuopio is to bus and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 and arriving at Tulo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Turku and arriving at Kuopio. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Turku and Kuopio is 452 km. The road distance is 448.2 km.
The best way to get from Turku to Kuopio without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €24 - €35.
The bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulo takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Turku to Kuopio bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 station.
Turku to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Turku station.
The best way to get from Turku to Kuopio is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Kuopio, Finland?
Onni Bus operates a bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Turku to Kuopio twice a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Turku to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 1 to 12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- vainionliikenne.fi
Bus from 1 to 12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- vainionliikenne.fi
- Phone
- +358 3 68500
- Website
- pekolanliikenne.fi
Bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Pekolan Liikenne Oy
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heinola, Kaivokatu to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Turku to Kuopio bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Tulo station.
Turku to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kuopio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turku to Kuopio is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Turku to Kuopio.
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