There are 5 ways to get from Joensuu to Helsinki by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain Ic 8 / ...
4h 34m€55–90Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to 3bus Joensuu - Heinävesi - Varkaus
- Take the bus from 3 to 30-35bus Ob5
7h 28m€34–53Drive 436.3 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Helsinkicar 436.3 km
5h€83–119Fly
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
3h 3m€120–194Bus
- Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 3006
7h 35m€45–70
Joensuu to Helsinki by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Helsinki is to bus via Varkaus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €120 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joensuu, Bus station station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Joensuu and arriving at Helsinki. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Joensuu and Helsinki is 475 km. The road distance is 436.3 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €90.
The train from Joensuu to Helsinki takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Joensuu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Kauppatori L station.
Joensuu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Helsinki is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Joensuu to Helsinki every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kauppatori L to 30-35 via 3 in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Joensuu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at 3 station.
Joensuu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Helsinki is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Joensuu to Helsinki.
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