There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 3 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain Hdm 763 / ...
6h 56m€69–117Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa keskusta Pbus 460
10h 21m€50–72Drive 527.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksacar 527.6 km
6h 9m€96–138Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain
6h 8m€133–205Train #2
- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 5
- Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain Hdm 763 / ...
6h 56m€69–117Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 1207A / ...
- Take the bus from 6 to Lieksa keskusta Pbus 460
10h 32m€63–99Fly 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
8h 24m
Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa is to bus via Varkaus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs €130 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Lieksa keskusta P via 3 and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Lieksa via Joensuu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Lieksa is 573 km. The road distance is 527.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa, including transfers.
Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Central Station, Finland and Lieksa, Finland?
You can take a train from Helsinki to Lieksa via Joensuu in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa keskusta P via 29, 3, and Kauppatori L in around 10h 21m.
- 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 Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- 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 Joensuu to Lieksa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- 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
- +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
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- Savonlinja
- 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 Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 3 station.
Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Helsinki Central Station to Lieksa.
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