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How to get fromHelsinki to Lieksaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Lieksa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain train Ic 3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain train Hdm 761 / ...
    6h 56m
    €71–118

  2. Bus via Varkaus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 29 to 3bus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Lieksa linja-autoasema Ebus bus 460
    10h 11m
    €56–72

  3. Drive 527.8 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Lieksacar car 527.8 km
    6h 9m
    €97–140

  4. Fly to Joensuu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane HEL - JOE
    2. Take the train from Joensuu to Lieksatrain train
    6h 6m
    €133–205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus bus 1207A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Joensuu to Lieksa linja-autoasema Ebus bus 460
    10h 25m
    €63–98

  6. Fly to Kuopio, bus, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane plane HEL - KUO
    2. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 7 to 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Nurmes to Lieksatrain train
    8h 21m

Helsinki to Lieksa by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lieksa, Finland?

You can take a train from Helsinki to Lieksa via Joensuu in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Lieksa linja-autoasema E via 3 and Kauppatori L in around 10h 11m.

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