There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Iisalmi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmitrain Ic 65 / ...
5h 25m€55–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
7h€28–40Drive 464.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Iisalmicar 464.5 km
5h 27m€86–124Fly to Kuopio, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Iisalmitrain
5h 48m€82–171Bus via Kuopio
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 3006
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Iisalmen kihlakunnanvirasto Pbus Kuopio - Lapinlahti - Iisalmi
8h 23m€45–69Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Iisalmitrain
7h 25m€102–257Fly to Kajaani, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the train from Kajaani to Iisalmitrain
6h 50m€117–199
Helsinki to Iisalmi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Iisalmi is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Iisalmi is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Tulo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Iisalmi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Helsinki and Iisalmi is 509 km. The road distance is 464.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Iisalmi without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €100.
The train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmi takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Helsinki to Iisalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Iisalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Iisalmi is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Iisalmi, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmi 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Iisalmi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Iisalmi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Iisalmi is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Helsinki to Iisalmi.
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