There are 6 ways to get from Turku to Kuopio by train, bus, 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.
Train via Tampere
best- Take the train from Turku to Tamperetrain Ic 923 / ...
- Take the train from Tampere to Kuopiotrain Ic 147 / ...
6h 11m€54–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulobus Ob9
6h 20m€24–35Drive 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€81–170Train
- Take the train from Turku to Kuopiotrain S 915
6h 50m€55–90Bus 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€54–83
Turku to Kuopio by train
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 - €170.
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 once a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Turku and Kuopio is 476 km. The road distance is 448.2 km.
The best way to get from Turku to Kuopio without a car is to train via Tampere which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Turku to Kuopio, including transfers.
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 train via Tampere which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Kuopio, Finland?
You can take a train from Turku to Kuopio via Tampere in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tampere to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Turku to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- 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
- Phone
- +358 02 777 330
- tilausajot@vainionliikenne.fi
- Website
- vainionliikenne.fi
Bus from 1 to 12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://vainionliikenne.fi/fi/
- Website
- https://vainionliikenne.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 3 68500
- Website
- pekolanliikenne.fi
Bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- pekolanliikenne.fi
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
- €18–35
- 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 Tampere 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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