There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa 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 to Joensuu Airport, bus
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta Pbus
4h 49m€135–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu, Bus stationbus N1206
- Take the bus from 6 to Lieksa keskusta Pbus 460
10h 20m€61–94Train
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain Hdm 761 / ...
7h 47m€68–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Lieksa518 km
6h 3mDrive 518 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksacar 518 km
6h 3m€94–136Fly to Kuopio, bus, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to 2bus
- Take the train from Nurmes to Lieksatrain
6h 57m
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €130 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Lieksa keskusta P via 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Lieksa via Tikkurila and Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Lieksa is 474 km. The road distance is 518 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Lieksa, Finland?
You can take a train from Lentoasema to Lieksa via Tikkurila and Joensuu in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lieksa keskusta P via 6 in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
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 Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nurmes to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- 013 122 324
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from 6 to Lieksa keskusta P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
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
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 (017) 511 811
- [email protected]
- Website
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Joensuu, Bus station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa is 518 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lieksa.
There are 53+ hotels available in Lieksa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Lieksa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.