The average train between Joensuu and Kuopio takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Joensuu to Kuopio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Joensuu and Kuopio. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joensuu is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Kuopio at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Joensuu to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Joensuu station and arriving at Kuopio station via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Joensuu to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
Joensuu to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kuopio station.
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The distance between Joensuu and Kuopio is 111 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Joensuu to Kuopio via Pieksämäki in around 3h 59m.