There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Joensuu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
4h 37m€55–90Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus Varkaus - Heinävesi - Joensuu
7h 31m€35–53Drive 435.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Joensuucar 435.6 km
4h 59m€82–119Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
3h 35m€120–194Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 3006
7h 40m€45–70
Helsinki to Joensuu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Joensuu is to bus via Varkaus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Joensuu is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €120 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Joensuu, Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Joensuu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Helsinki and Joensuu is 476 km. The road distance is 435.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Joensuu without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €90.
The train from Helsinki to Joensuu takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Helsinki to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Joensuu is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Joensuu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Kauppatori I via 3 in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- 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
- €19–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 3 station.
Helsinki to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Joensuu is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Helsinki to Joensuu.
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