There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio by plane, train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
2h 18m€70–150Bus via Koskelantie
cheapest- Take the bus from Viikki to Tulobus Ob5
6h 49m€28–38Train
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
5h 6m€46–87Bus
- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 1206 / ...
5h 30m€30–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kuopio371.3 km
4h 19mDrive 371.3 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopiocar 371.3 km
4h 19m€68–98
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio is to bus via Koskelantie which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs €70 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Kuopio, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kuopio via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kuopio is 351 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 5h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Kuopio, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Kuopio every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
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 Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Viikki to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kuopio, Bus Station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kuopio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio.
Book your Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 193+ hotels available in Kuopio.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kuopio. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.