There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 3 / ...
4h 37m€55–100Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
- Take the bus from 3 to Joensuun pääkirjasto Ibus Jyväskylä - Pieksämäki - Varkaus - Joensuu
7h 5m€39–49Drive 435.4 km
- Drive from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuucar 435.4 km
4h 58m€79–114Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
3h 29m€120–184Train via Tikkurilan matkak.
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
6h 9m€58–98Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus N1206 / ...
8h 17m€45–80
Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu is to bus via Varkaus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €120 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Joensuu, Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Joensuu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Joensuu is 474 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €100.
The train from Helsinki to Joensuu takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Central Station, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Joensuu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuun pääkirjasto I via 29 and 3 in around 7h 5m.
- 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 Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- 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)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Joensuun pääkirjasto I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Joensuu, Bus station.
Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Helsinki Central Station to Joensuu.
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