The average train between Kuopio and Varkaus takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kuopio to Varkaus. 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 Kuopio and Varkaus. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kuopio is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Varkaus at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Kuopio station and arriving at Varkaus station via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Kuopio to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
Kuopio to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Varkaus station.
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The distance between Kuopio and Varkaus is 64.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Kuopio to Varkaus via Pieksämäki in around 2h 25m.
