The average bus between Helsinki and Heinola takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Helsinki to Heinola. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Helsinki and Heinola. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Heinola at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Heinola? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Heinola. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Heinola station via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Helsinki to Heinola bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Heinola bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Kaivokatu P station.
Book your Helsinki to Heinola bus tickets online with Tilausliikenne Himanen, Koiviston Auto and 2 other operators.
The distance between Helsinki and Heinola is 129.9 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from 29 to Kaivokatu P via Matkakeskus D in around 2h 28m.