There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 3 / ...
6h 2m€63–103Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus Varkaus - Heinävesi - Joensuu
8h 58m€39–57Drive 453.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kontiolahticar 453.6 km
5h 11m€84–121Fly, line 202 bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Koskikatu L to Kontiolahti linja-autoasemabus
5h 1m€126–190Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 1207A / ...
9h 25m€55–92
Helsinki to Kontiolahti by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti is to bus via Varkaus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti is to fly and line 202 bus which takes 5h 1m and costs €120 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kontiolahti. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Kontiolahti linja-autoasema via 3 and Koskikatu L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kontiolahti. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Joensuu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kontiolahti is 496 km. The road distance is 453.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kontiolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Kontiolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kontiolahti is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kontiolahti, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Joensuu 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Kontiolahti linja-autoasema via 3, Kauppatori I, and Koskikatu L in around 8h 58m.
- 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
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- 013 122 324
- [email protected]
- Website
- savokarjalanlinja.fi
Bus from Koskikatu L to Kontiolahti linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Schedules at
- savokarjalanlinja.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Want to know more about travelling around Finland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kontiolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 3 station.
Helsinki to Kontiolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kontiolahti is 454 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Helsinki to Kontiolahti.
There are 109+ hotels available in Kontiolahti.