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How to get fromJoensuu to Kareliaby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Joensuu to Karelia by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Joensuu to Kiteetrain train S 4 / ...
    2. Walk from Kitee to Matkaselkiaunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Matkaselkia to Petrozavodsk Passtrain train
    6h 55m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Kitee linja-autoasemabus bus 500
    2. Walk from Kitee linja-autoasema to Sortavalaunknown unknown
    3. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus bus 532 / ...
    8h 17m

  3. Bus, travel, train

    1. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Kitee linja-autoasemabus bus 500
    2. Walk from Kitee linja-autoasema to Matkaselkiaunknown unknown
    3. Take the train from Matkaselkia to Petrozavodsk Passtrain train
    7h 30m

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Map of how to get from Joensuu to Karelia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Karelia, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Joensuu to Karelia. However, you can take the train to Kitee, travel to Matkaselkia, then take the train to Petrozavodsk Pass. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Petrozavodsk Bus station via Kitee linja-autoasema and Sortavala in around 8h 17m.

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