The average train between Kuopio and Lapland takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kuopio to Lapland. 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 4 times a day between Kuopio and Lapland. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kuopio is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Lapland at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Kuopio station and arriving at Lapland station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Kuopio to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
Kuopio to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.
Book your Kuopio to Lapland train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kuopio and Lapland is 542.9 km. The road distance is 556 km.
You can take a train from Kuopio to Rovaniemi via Oulu in around 7h 25m.