There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ibus
4h 19m€137–191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kiteetrain Ic 5 / ...
6h 6m€50–92Bus
- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu, Bus stationbus N1206
- Take the bus from Joensuu to Hovintie Ibus 500
9h 53m€62–93Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kitee394.6 km
4h 38mDrive 394.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kiteecar 394.6 km
4h 38m€72–104
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee is to train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €130 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee. However, there are services departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Hovintie I via Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kitee via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kitee is 448 km. The road distance is 394.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Kitee, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Kitee 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hovintie I via Joensuu in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kitee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Joensuu to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kitee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Joensuu, Bus station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kitee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kitee.
There are 16+ hotels available in Kitee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kitee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.